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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire by The Prodigy. White has chosen Cumshots - Dead man`s hand as his entrance music. Hanson White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanson White!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Josh Wentworth has been cut.
Hanson White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wentworth swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White lands with a cross.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Wentworth misses.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentworth is just out of range.
White tries to land a front kick but Wentworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wentworth checks a leg kick.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wentworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Wentworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Wentworth blocks a head kick by White.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wentworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wentworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from White as Wentworth shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Wentworth fails to land the takedown.
Wentworth checks the leg kick.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wentworth moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White blocks a jab.
Wentworth shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White throws a push kick but Wentworth slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Wentworth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Wentworth.
A leg kick checked by Wentworth.
White tries to score with a low kick but Wentworth moves his leg out of the way.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentworth checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wentworth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White tries to clinch but Wentworth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wentworth, pushing him back against the cage.
Wentworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Wentworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
White cracks the inside of Wentworth's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wentworth.
A leg kick checked by Wentworth.
White throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wentworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White throws a head kick but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wentworth really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wentworth walks forward, straight into a front kick from White.
White scores with a push kick.
Wentworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Wentworth's cut.
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!
White misses with a wild body shot.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White misses with a low kick.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wentworth.
Hanson White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White is looking to chop away at Wentworth's legs.
Wentworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Wentworth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White misses with a leg kick
and Wentworth counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
White pulls Wentworth in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White pulls Wentworth in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White controls Wentworth momentarily but Wentworth frees himself.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is pulling down on Wentworth's head. It's preventing any offense from Wentworth, at least for the moment.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling Wentworth's posture.
Wentworth trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep!
Wentworth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wentworth.
White wants to take a breather but Wentworth manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for White.
Wentworth is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Hanson White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wentworth working a defensive guard here.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wentworth had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. White is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wentworth Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take White's back instead.
Wentworth keeps control of the position as White tries to break free.
Josh Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
White is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wentworth is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson White!
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