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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that John Wick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Wick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Ever!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick fails to land the takedown.
Wick misses with a double jab.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Ever shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ever gets slowly back to his feet.
Ever closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ever lands in his opponent's guard.
Ever throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick drops back looking for a leg! Ever is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ever manages to kick Wick off! Wick jumps back into Ever's guard.
Ever wants to stand but Wick is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ever pushes Wick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wick throws a right hand that Ever ducks under and follows up with a left that Ever also avoids with ease.
Ever throws a head kick that half lands.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ever throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ever throws a head kick that Wick semi-blocks.
Wick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ever misses
and Wick counters by clinching up.
Ever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ever sprawls well. Ever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wick gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick closes the distance but Ever moves to the side
and Ever counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Ever on that attempt.
Ever tries a head kick but it misses.
Ever shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wick defends it nicely.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Ever looks winded!
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Ever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ever goes for a double leg but Wick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wick continues to drive forward.
Wick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick shoots for a takedown but Ever saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wick drives through and clinches with Ever against the ropes.
Wick blocks an elbow strike.
Ever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ever throws a head kick that misses.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Ever dives in and grabs Wick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes down on Ever's head and hops out.
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ever tries a head kick but it misses.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ever fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wick sprawls well initially but Ever persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever thows a huge punch but Wick dodges it nicely.
Wick looking for submissions off his back.
Ever lands strikes from half guard.
Wick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wick looking for submissions off his back.
Ever has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ever with the ground and pound but Wick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ever dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Wick moves into the clinch.
Wick blocks an elbow strike from Ever.
Wick breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ever.
Wick tries to bum rush Ever with a series of wild strikes but Ever uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wick tries to clinch but Ever moves out of range.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ever manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ever misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ever clinches up with Wick and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever is trying to break free.
Wick avoids the elbow strike from Ever, against the ropes.
Wick tries to pull guard but Ever won't allow it.
Ever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ever throws an elbow but it misses.
Ever wants to break free but Wick has control.
Ever breaks the clinch.
Ever lands with a slapping head kick.
Wick scores with a head kick.
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Wick both land. Nice combination.
Ever shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wick defends it nicely.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Ever is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Ever on that attempt.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ever takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ever showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
Ever moves out of range of the body kick.
Ever unleashes a big counter combination but Wick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wick throws a head kick that misses.
Ever looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Wick both land. Nice combination.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
Ever ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Ever throws a head kick that half lands.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ever scores with a head kick. Wick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Ever's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wick keeps the fight on the outside.
Ever clinches.
Wick ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ever throwing strikes from guard but Wick blocks nicely.
Ever working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever throwing strikes but missing.
Ever throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ever accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ever throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wick.
Ever is looking to stand up but Wick isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Wick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ever.
A head kick misses from Wick.
Ever avoids the head kick by Wick.
Ever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Ever avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ever shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ever gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Ever plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ever.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ever manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ever tries to clinch up.
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ever.
Wick works over Ever's head and body with a nice combination.
Wick fails with the takedown.
Wick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wick lunges at Ever with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ever's hand.
Wick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ever circles away quickly and effectively.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Ever counters with a two punch combo.
Wick blocks a head kick by Ever.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ever.
Wick misses with a combination
and Ever counters with a one-two to the body.
Wick throws a series of punches but Ever avoids them all with ease.
Ever shoots in looking for a takedown but Wick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ever's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ever.
Wick throws a wild body kick that Ever sees coming a mile off.
Ever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ever plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ever shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wick instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick dodges an elbow strike from Ever.
Wick tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Wick tries to bum rush Ever with a series of wild strikes but Ever uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ever looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wick is fending him off so far but Ever persists. Nope, Wick circles away and we're back to standing.
Ever takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ever throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ever looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ever tries to clinch but Wick moves out of range.
Ever shoots in but Wick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Ever looks to move away, Wick throws a big counter combo bu Ever just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Ever.
As Ever looks to move away, Wick throws a big counter combo bu Ever just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wick finds it's target.
Wick lands with a slapping head kick.
Wick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ever tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes.
Wick appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick throws a head kick but Ever moves out of range.
Ever shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ever slaps away a takedown attempt from Wick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ever fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wick throws a head kick that misses
and Ever counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Ever to acknowledge the strikes.
Ever tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ever somewhat.
Wick clinches up with Ever and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wick 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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