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Event:
GFC 54: Wong vs Lockyer 2
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiteside has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Whiteside on that attempt.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Whiteside.
Good standup being displayed there by Pettis as he connects with a hook.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Whiteside is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettis's half guard.
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis trying to control but Whiteside postures up.
Whiteside takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiteside pulls his head out easily.
Pettis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Whiteside maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pettis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Whiteside has cracked it and Pettis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Whiteside!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Whiteside!
A pretty intense looking Johnny Whiteside took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whiteside.
Despite the aggression on McConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into McConnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
McConnell is looking to stand up but Whiteside isn't so interested in that idea.
McConnell wants to sweep here but Whiteside controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiteside has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Whiteside throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Whiteside with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whiteside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiteside tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
Whiteside closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConnell circles away.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Whiteside rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiteside is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Whiteside tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##TD#
Whiteside manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
McConnell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whiteside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McConnell, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Whiteside drops back looking for a leg! McConnell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConnell manages to kick Whiteside off! Whiteside jumps back into McConnell's guard.
Whiteside throws a big elbow that misses.
Whiteside looking to sit in guard and control but McConnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
McConnell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whiteside looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whiteside looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whiteside! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Whiteside tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Whiteside swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Whiteside's guard.
McConnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whiteside looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whiteside looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whiteside! #REVR#
Whiteside throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.#T4##SUB#
Whiteside tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whiteside has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McConnell stops Whiteside from passing to mount. #SUB#
Whiteside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McConnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McConnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Whiteside's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with Whiteside in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Whiteside dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whiteside tries for a takedown but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Whiteside changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McConnell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Whiteside is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well.
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but McConnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whiteside is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McConnell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Whiteside wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well.
Whiteside throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.
Whiteside in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
Whiteside trying to control the position but McConnell is working away.
Whiteside throws an elbow but McConnell slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Whiteside decides to stand up, so the ref orders McConnell to his feet. #TD#
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whiteside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Whiteside looking to sit in guard and control but McConnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Whiteside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whiteside dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Whiteside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConnell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Whiteside is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
McConnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiteside is keeping the position for now.
Whiteside has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiteside manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McConnell has Whiteside in his guard.#REVR#
Whiteside wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whiteside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Whiteside is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnny Whiteside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside. #SUB#
Whiteside drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McConnell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Whiteside has McConnell in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Whiteside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell trying to control but Whiteside is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Whiteside dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiteside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whiteside shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
Whiteside tries to score a power double leg takedown but McConnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whiteside somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Whiteside shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiteside was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Whiteside closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whiteside lands in his opponent's guard.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside. #SUB#
Whiteside thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiteside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whiteside won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
McConnell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiteside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Whiteside manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #SUB2#
McConnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whiteside defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Whiteside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConnell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Whiteside working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Whiteside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McConnell looking to pass the guard.
McConnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whiteside is trying to keep McConnell in close.
#SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Whiteside slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
Johnny Whiteside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whiteside trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Whiteside not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is looking to stand up but Whiteside isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Whiteside showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whiteside, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Whiteside!
Johnny Whiteside opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Whiteside gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Whiteside has hold of one of Lauzon's legs. Lauzon is fighting the takedown attempt but Whiteside gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside throws an elbow that misses. Lauzon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whiteside's guard. Nice move by Lauzon!#REVB##SUB2#
Lauzon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiteside manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lauzon has Whiteside in his guard.#REVR#
Whiteside trying to move into half guard but instead Lauzon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lauzon trying to control but Whiteside is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiteside bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lauzon's guard. #REVR#
Whiteside throwing strikes from guard but Lauzon blocks nicely.
Whiteside trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Whiteside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiteside tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Lauzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Whiteside advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Whiteside is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Lauzon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Whiteside is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lauzon defends it well. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whiteside wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy.
Lauzon has hold of Whiteside's hands but Whiteside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lauzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whiteside looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lauzon wants to control but Whiteside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiteside is trying to control the action in half guard but Lauzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whiteside is looking to pass Lauzon's guard but actually Lauzon recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lauzon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiteside doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lauzon is tightening it up a little... Whiteside has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Whiteside reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Whiteside taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Lauzon!
In his post fight interview, Ben Lauzon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GFC 33: Svensson vs Bailey 2
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Whiteside misses the target.
Maguire blocks a jab.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiteside's sensitive parts.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Whiteside misses its intended target. #TD2#
Whiteside closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maguire's guard.
Whiteside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whiteside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiteside works over Maguire with some ground and pound from guard.
Whiteside postures up in Maguire's guard and throws a big left but Maguire blocks it. #SUB2#
Whiteside has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whiteside's guard.#REVR##T1#
Whiteside seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Whiteside pushes a forearm under Maguire's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maguire is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Whiteside!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Whiteside thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiteside darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Jurgel is rocked!
Whiteside moves in close and cracks Jurgel with a massive right hand! Jurgel, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Whiteside!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Whiteside!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Whiteside thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
North lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whiteside throws an off balance right hand
and North counters with a two punch combo.
North looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Whiteside tries to keep at a distance but North has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Whiteside has picked North up - he's going for a ride! Whiteside dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
North tries to kick Whiteside off but Whiteside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but North defending well.
Whiteside looks to land a strike but North avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now. #T1#
North utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiteside trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
Whiteside slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiteside lands with a right hand.
North shoots in and drives through. Whiteside sprawls well.
And Whiteside tries to counter it with a takedown but North pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
North clinches with his opponent.
North is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
North is pressed up against the cage. Whiteside has hold of a leg and is looking to drag North down to the mat. North avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Whiteside works North's body with a nice hook.
Whiteside looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Whiteside persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.
North appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt - North sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.#CL2#
Whiteside clinches up against the cage.
A short left from North.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from North.
Whiteside tries to break the clinch but North is controlling the position. #BC#
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
North gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
North is defending well against a takedown attempt.
North lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Whiteside lands a takedown into guard.
North is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whiteside accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North keeping full guard, as Whiteside tries to pass.
Whiteside trying to control but North is working from the bottom. #T4#
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whiteside prevents North from getting back to his feet.
Whiteside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiteside won't allow North to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick from North lands but Whiteside takes it in his stride.
Whiteside misses with a looping left.
Whiteside shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. North defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George North dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt - North sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whiteside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Whiteside looks to move away, North throws a big counter combo but Whiteside just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiteside takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whiteside throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiteside.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteside can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Whiteside wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North looking for a sweep. Not yet North, not yet.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Whiteside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiteside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
North uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiteside.
Whiteside just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorth.
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
North tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
North avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
North rushes Whiteside and presses him up against the cage.
Whiteside wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown up against the cage. North gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
North scores with an uppercut up the middle.
North lands a shoulder strike.
North lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A knee to the head by North.
#BC#
North manages to break the clinch.
Whiteside looks to score with a jab to the body but North is just out of range.
Whiteside throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
Whiteside takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnny Whiteside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from North as Whiteside shoots in.
Whiteside is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
North moves in looking to clinch but Whiteside pushes him off.#CL2#
Whiteside takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiteside is looking to take this one to the mat.
North lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from North.
North working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
North is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whiteside is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by North.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
North just leaning against Whiteside, taking a breather.
Whiteside looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
North lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
North breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
North closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
North lands a left hand.
George North has scored more points in the clinch so far.
North drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whiteside gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whiteside is trying to force a seperation but North has the dominant position.
Whiteside drops down looking for an ankle pick but North pulls his leg out and moves away.
North lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George North dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
North avoids the body shot from Whiteside.
North throws a counter high kick but Whiteside was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whiteside throws a jab when North was well out of range.
North keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whiteside throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiteside throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
North throws a counter high kick but Whiteside was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whiteside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North tries to clinch there but Whiteside circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside darts in looking for a takedown but North gets double underhooks and turns Whiteside into the cage.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
North gets tackled into the cage by Whiteside. Whiteside maintains the clinch. #BC#
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiteside thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Whiteside circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
North fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whiteside, pushing him back against the cage.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiteside. #BC#
North breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North is looking to clinch.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiteside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North takes one to the side of the head.
North lands a nice looking body kick.
Whiteside shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has North pinned against the cage. North gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
North tried to counter with a leg kick but Whiteside avoided it.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.#T2#
North doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiteside circles away.
Whiteside drops down looking to force a counter takedown but North defends it well.
Whiteside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but North moves away.#CL2#
Whiteside gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiteside is trying to break the clinch but North is controlling him.
Whiteside throws a punch but it's blocked by North. #BC#
North escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiteside looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
Whiteside looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiteside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whiteside lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but North circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Whiteside looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Whiteside persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.
North throws a nice head kick!
North fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whiteside takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from North fails to land.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from North.
Whiteside drops down looking for an ankle pick but North pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Whiteside slaps away a takedown attempt from North, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Whiteside misses with a hook
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Whiteside is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Whiteside fails with the takedown
enabling North to counter with a crisp jab.
George North is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Whiteside gets the takedown into side control.
Whiteside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Whiteside goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, North rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Whiteside's guard! Nice work there by North! #SUB2#
Whiteside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but North can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George North.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for North, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George North!
George North thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Sink or Swim
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Whiteside back into the cage.
Whiteside wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Whiteside throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Whiteside is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Whiteside manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside.
Whiteside throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Whiteside isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Whiteside on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiteside is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez controlling the position from side mount.
Whiteside regains half guard.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whiteside wants to get back to full guard.
Whiteside controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Whiteside looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whiteside does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiteside trying to control here.
Whiteside is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Whiteside trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiteside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiteside wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiteside misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiteside misses with a hook
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez slips a jab from Whiteside.
Whiteside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Whiteside closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez gets through Whiteside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##TD#
Whiteside turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whiteside manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiteside looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Whiteside smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Whiteside tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanchez's legs.
Whiteside postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Whiteside trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiteside trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chico Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whiteside throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Whiteside throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiteside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whiteside but Whiteside pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Whiteside misses its target.
Chico Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiteside misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Whiteside against the cage.
Whiteside changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiteside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Whiteside gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Whiteside is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Whiteside wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez lands a right hand. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whiteside is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Whiteside circles away and we're back to standing.
Whiteside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Whiteside backs up against the cage.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiteside defends it nicely.
Sanchez wants to clinch.#T2#
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whiteside circles away.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whiteside is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Whiteside circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whiteside misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Whiteside misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whiteside throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whiteside throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Whiteside throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez blocks a jab.#T3#
Sanchez defending well as Whiteside loads up on a big left hand.
Whiteside scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiteside's sensitive parts.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiteside circles away.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whiteside has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whiteside drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Whiteside backpedaling.
#T4##CL2#
Sanchez rushes Whiteside and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiteside takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whiteside misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Whiteside breaks away
and Whiteside counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Whiteside clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whiteside blocks it with crossed arms.
Chico Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whiteside is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whiteside can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chico Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Whiteside takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Whiteside tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez keeps control of Whiteside as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whiteside wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
A frustrated look appears on Whiteside's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whiteside wants a takedown but no success here.
Whiteside has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Whiteside is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whiteside. That did some damage!
Whiteside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiteside wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez is looking to clinch. #T1#
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiteside.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Whiteside is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Whiteside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whiteside takes a shot to the head.
Whiteside is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Whiteside misses with a straight right.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Whiteside steps away.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whiteside tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiteside throws out the jab.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Whiteside backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whiteside as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Whiteside saw it coming and moves away.
#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiteside is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez tries to score with some ground and pound. Whiteside controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanchez working away.#T3#
Whiteside on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Whiteside is working from the bottom.
Sanchez lands some shots froms side control.
Whiteside tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whiteside down.
Whiteside is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Whiteside misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whiteside manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chico Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiteside working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez blocks Whiteside's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Whiteside throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Sanchez!
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Event:
Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiteside throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sassano Jnr on the side of the head.
Sassano Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiteside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiteside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whiteside darts in looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks and turns Whiteside into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside is looking to clinch.
Whiteside looks to land a combination but Sassano Jnr avoids it well. #CL2#
Whiteside closes the distance and clinches.
Whiteside takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Whiteside has been cut.
Whiteside has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sassano Jnr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Sassano Jnr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sassano Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sassano Jnr landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Whiteside takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sassano Jnr tries a body shot but Whiteside blocks it.
Sassano Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr lands a good knee to the midsection. Whiteside won't want to take too many of those.
Sassano Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr.
A frustrated look appears on Whiteside's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Whiteside has clasped his hands together around Sassano Jnr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiteside working the ground and pound but Sassano Jnr is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sassano Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sassano Jnr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whiteside has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sassano Jnr wants to control but Whiteside postures up.#T2#
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but Sassano Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sassano Jnr is looking for a sweep.
Sassano Jnr trying to control but Whiteside flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteside is looking to control Sassano Jnr but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sassano Jnr is trying to break free.
Whiteside biding his time, controlling Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Whiteside is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Sassano Jnr right now.
Whiteside is looking to control Sassano Jnr but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Whiteside missing with punches from the back.
Whiteside is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sassano Jnr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sassano Jnr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Sassano Jnr is looking to escape.
Whiteside working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but Sassano Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiteside winds up and cracks Sassano Jnr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whiteside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sassano Jnr defending well though. #SUB#
Sassano Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sassano Jnr is refusing to be controlled, as Whiteside sits in half guard.
Whiteside is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Sassano Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Whiteside's cut.
That's time! Sassano Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Johnny Whiteside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sassano Jnr as Whiteside shoots in.
Whiteside fails with the takedown
and Sassano Jnr counters with a head kick. That will keep Whiteside thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sassano Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiteside was well out of range. Poor timing from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside throws a combination that misses
and Sassano Jnr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiteside.
Whiteside digs a good body shot into Sassano Jnr's ribs.
Whiteside avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiteside shoots for a double leg takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Whiteside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sassano Jnr misses its target.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.#T1#
Sassano Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tony Sassano Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiteside walks into a straight right hand from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sassano Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiteside throws a poor cross that misses
and Sassano Jnr counters with a three punch combo that has Whiteside backing up. Whiteside nods at Sassano Jnr to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Whiteside is rocked!
Whiteside rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whiteside ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whiteside rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sassano Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut
and Sassano Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiteside shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sassano Jnr defends it nicely.#T2#
Sassano Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Whiteside slips the punch.
Whiteside tries to clinch but Sassano Jnr is having none of it.
Tony Sassano Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whiteside lands with an overhand left.
Sassano Jnr lands with a hook. Whiteside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whiteside misses with a lunging right hand
and Sassano Jnr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sassano Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiteside.
Whiteside slips a jab from Sassano Jnr.
A jab from Whiteside misses.
Whiteside throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sassano Jnr misses the target.
It seemed like Whiteside was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiteside chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sassano Jnr can pounce on him.
#T3#
Sassano Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whiteside circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiteside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sassano Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiteside.
Sassano Jnr moves away from the strike by Whiteside.
Whiteside checks a low kick from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sassano Jnr thows a leg kick but Whiteside checks it #TD2#
and Whiteside counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sassano Jnr wants to stand and escape but Whiteside is having none of it.
Whiteside won't allow Sassano Jnr to sweep him here.
Whiteside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiteside passes Sassano Jnr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Whiteside thows a huge punch but Sassano Jnr dodges it nicely.
Whiteside blocks the strikes from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sassano Jnr is looking to control Whiteside's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sassano Jnr avoid being mounted?
Sassano Jnr is looking to escape.
Whiteside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sassano Jnr taking some punishment here, with Whiteside in his half guard.
Whiteside not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sassano Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sassano Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Whiteside's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sassano Jnr scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sassano Jnr thows a leg kick but Whiteside checks it #TD2#
and Whiteside counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Whiteside scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnny Whiteside has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiteside postures up in Sassano Jnr's guard and throws a big left but Sassano Jnr blocks it.
Sassano Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteside can do to turn this around?
Sassano Jnr has momentary wrist control but Whiteside slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sassano Jnr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiteside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whiteside passes into half guard.
Sassano Jnr controlling the position for now.
Sassano Jnr is staying active underneath Whiteside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sassano Jnr wants to improve his position but Whiteside is controlling well.
Whiteside is thwarting Sassano Jnr's attempts to control the position.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sassano Jnr has hold of Whiteside's hands but Whiteside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sassano Jnr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whiteside is keen to just control but Sassano Jnr is a slippery customer.
Whiteside drops an elbow to the side of Sassano Jnr's head.
Sassano Jnr trying to hold on to Whiteside's head to control him but Whiteside postures up.
Sassano Jnr is controlling Whiteside's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sassano Jnr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Whiteside is pushing down on Sassano Jnr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sassano Jnr is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiteside has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Whiteside throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whiteside trying to control from half guard but Sassano Jnr is working away. #SUB2#
Whiteside seems to be working for a kimura but Sassano Jnr defends the submission attempt.
Sassano Jnr trying to hold on to Whiteside's head to control him but Whiteside postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whiteside ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sassano Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
Sassano Jnr misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sassano Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiteside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sassano Jnr with a body shot.
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab.
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside lands with a good body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Sassano Jnr.
Tony Sassano Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whiteside throws out a loose jab but Sassano Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Whiteside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sassano Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Sassano Jnr!
Tony Sassano Jnr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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