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Event:
WPFA XXVI: The Hunt Begins
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wick is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
#TD#
Wick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin postures up in Wick's guard and throws a big left but Wick blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Wick being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wick wants to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch position.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Wick's guard.
Larkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!#T3##SU#
Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wick, up you get! #TD#
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Wick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Larkin is looking to improve his position but Wick isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin tries to hold on but Wick postures up.#T4#
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wick trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Wick avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Larkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Larkin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Wick landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wick lands a knee to the head.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larkin's efforts to push away.
Larkin has Wick pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larkin jumps guard but Wick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin wants to break free but Wick has control.
Wick looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Wick stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position. #TD#
Larkin is trying to trip Wick. He has hold of a leg but Wick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larkin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Larkin is pushing down on Wick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wick is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.
Larkin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wick is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Wick wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Larkin has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Reggie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wick, pushing him back against the cage.
Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick lands an elbow that stopped Larkin in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Wick drops Larkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Larkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Larkin is rocked!#T1##CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin is pushing Wick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
John Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wick tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wick working hard to break the clinch.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Wick is trying to break free.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wick after a bit of a struggle.
Wick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Larkin won't want to take too many of those.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Reggie Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Wick lands a damaging elbow.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick tries to circle away but Larkin has him pinned against the cage.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Wick tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
As Wick backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Larkin rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin just leaning against Wick, taking a breather.
Wick connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Reggie Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wick is trying to stall.
Wick working the clinch nicely. Larkin is working for position but Wick cracks him with a big knee to the head! Larkin crumples up against the cage and Wick lands two more shots before the ref can save Larkin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Wick! |
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Event:
WPFA XXIII: Dawn of A New Era
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Guinness instigates a clinch.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Guinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick wants to stall.
Guinness is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guinness is working for takedown but Wick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guinness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guinness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guinness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guinness wants to take the fight to the mat but Wick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wick really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guinness tries for a takedown but Wick manages to get underhooks.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Guinness.
Wick wants to stall.
Guinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wick walks away with a smile on his face. Guinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Guinness blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Wick clinches.
Wick throws a head punch that misses.
Wick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guinness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Guinness improves position.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Guinness gets control of Wick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness is looking to stand up but Wick isn't so interested in that idea.
Wick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guinness's guard.#T2#
Guinness 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.
Guinness wants to stand up but Wick is controlling him.
Guinness 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guinness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Guinness keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Guinness has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Guinness moves into the clinch successfully.
Guinness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guinness is trying to break free.
Guinness keeps control of Wick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guinness fails to pull guard.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4##BC2#
Guinness breaks the clinch.
Guinness throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Guinness gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guinness tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Guinness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guinness counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Guinness to acknowledge the strikes.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guinness drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wick defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Guinness shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Guinness was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guinness taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness dominated that round.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Guinness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wick parries the strikes from Guinness easily there. Guinness is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wick to escape.
#SU2#
Guinness decides to stand back up. Guinness steps back and let's Wick get back to his feet.
Wick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guinness.#CL2#
Guinness clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Guinness is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him.#T1#
Wick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guinness avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Wick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guinness has Wick pressed against the cage.
Guinness working hard to break the clinch.
Guinness throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick tries to break the clinch but Guinness is controlling the position. #TD2#
Guinness successfully pulls guard.
Guinness lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Guinness showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guinness's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Guinness lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guinness engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Guinness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guinness sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wick wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick wants to clinch up but Guinness keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Guinness scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Jake Guinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Wick has hold of Guinness's hands but Guinness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Guinness slips a nice elbow through Wick's hands, connecting with Wick's forehead.
Guinness performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Guinness stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guinness to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guinness's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guinness scoring with some ground and pound.
Guinness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Wick is working an open guard so Guinness takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Guinness rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guinness jumps guard but Wick stands there with Guinness around his waist. Guinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick working hard to break the clinch.
Guinness wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Guinness fails to land. #BC#
Wick manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Guinness moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Guinness manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wick on his heels. He'll look to pass Wick's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Guinness is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guinness is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wick keeping full guard, as Guinness tries to pass.
Guinness 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Guinness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guinness has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Guinness!
Jake Guinness 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vesalainen pinned against the cage. Vesalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vesalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vesalainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wick is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vesalainen rolls with it to try and escape but Wick cranks on the arm and Vesalainen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wick! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wick or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad.
Wick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Wick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wick tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lands an overhand right.
Wick wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Wick dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick throws a body kick that misses
and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phillips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wick momentarily.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillips lands a head shot.
A head kick by Wick misses
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phillips is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wick tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Wick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.
Phillips throws a one two combo.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!
Wick fails with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands a jab.
Wick thows a leg kick but Phillips checks it
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wick looks to clinch
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddy Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wick is looking to clinch.
Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Wick's defenses.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wick takes one on the button.
Wick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phillips lands a glancing blow to the side of Wick's head.#T3#
Wick is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Wick shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it.
Phillips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wick has time to react.
Wick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wick looks winded!
Jab from Phillips.
Wick shoots in looking for a takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl out of it but Wick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phillips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wick misses with a body shot
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips stuns Wick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phillips scores with a jab. Wick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it.
Phillips catches Wick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Wick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wick throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phillips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wick tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wick might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phillips has got the better of the exchanges.
Wick misses with a double jab
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Wick has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Wick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Wick.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phillips connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wick scrambles back to his feet.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Wick moved out of range nicely.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wick has his takedown stuffed
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?
Wick is breathing heavily.#T2#
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Wick shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Wick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Wick's head back.
Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
Phillips lands a nice hook to Wick's body. Wick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phillips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Wick staying out of range there.
Phillips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phillips throws a jab when Wick was well out of range.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Phillips connects with a right hand. Wick shakes it off.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wick's head backwards.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick takes one to the chin there.
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Wick's shoulder, as Wick tries to avoid the shot.
Wick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Wick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wick throws a combination that misses
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phillips misses with a hook. Wick ducked under it nicely.
Phillips throws a hook but Wick blocks it.
Phillips throws a jab but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phillips is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wick.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook.
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Wick's head back.
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Phillips.
Wick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Phillips misses.
Wick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wick slips under a jab from Phillips.
Wick throws a counter combo.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
Wick closes the distance but Phillips moves to the side
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
A big right from Phillips misses. #T1#
Phillips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wick momentarily.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips throws a right hand that misses
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips.
Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Nice shot lands for Phillips.
Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick moves out of range of the strikes.
Wick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wick walks into a left hand.
Wick closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wick.
Wick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Wick.
Phillips lands a jab to Wick's midsection.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips jabs Wick right on the nose. Wick blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Phillips scores with a nice head shot.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by Wick misses
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phillips moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillips thuds his right hand into Wick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
And Wick tries to counter it with a takedown but Phillips pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wick takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wick. #T4#
Wick blocks a jab.
Wick slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Wick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wick dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Wick's head and hops out.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Phillips!
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