PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Wensink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wensink comes to the cage accompanied by Momma Said Knock You Out. Ioannidis has chosen If I Can't - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Aristos Ioannidis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Wensink's chin.

Wensink
vs
Ioannidis

185 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wensink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensink misses with a straight left.
Wensink lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ioannidis shoots for a takedown but Wensink saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wensink misses with a looping right.
Ioannidis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ioannidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wensink.
Ioannidis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wensink.
Wensink is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wensink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannidis tries to clinch up but Wensink circles away and keeps his distance.
Ioannidis slips under a jab from Wensink.
Wensink misses with a looping left.
Wensink looks to score with a jab to the body but Ioannidis is just out of range.
Ioannidis moves in looking to clinch but Wensink pushes him off.
Ioannidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wensink avoids it really well and circles away.
Ioannidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wensink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wensink misses the jab.
Wensink looks to throw the jab but Ioannidis is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensink getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Ioannidis. Those never looked like landing.
Wensink throws out a leg kick but Ioannidis moves out of range and Wensink only half commits.
Ioannidis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wensink throws the left hand but Ioannidis avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Ioannidis as he checks the leg kick.
Wensink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ioannidis.
Ioannidis slips a straight right by Wensink.

Ioannidis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wensink is pressing down on Ioannidis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ioannidis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wensink is looking to stand up but Ioannidis isn't so interested in that idea.

Wensink has his foot on Ioannidis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioannidis works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidis wants to stand but Wensink is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wensink keeping moving, preventing Ioannidis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis wants to pass the guard but Wensink is keeping the position.

Wensink is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannidis is aware though and is defending well.
Wensink trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ioannidis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wensink's guard.
Ioannidis stopping the sweep attempt from Wensink.
Wensink throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wensink trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannidis is proving a slippery customer.
Ioannidis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wensink looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aristos Ioannidis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good shot there by Wensink.
Wensink misses with a lunging right hand
and Ioannidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Wensink throws out a powerful jab.
John Wensink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannidis is looking to clinch but Wensink is avoiding it.
Wensink throws a shot from downtown. Ioannidis moves away and avoids it.
Wensink throws an off balance right hand
and Ioannidis counters with a head kick. That will keep Wensink thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ioannidis scores with a body shot.
Ioannidis slips under a jab from Wensink.
Jab by Wensink.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Wensink as Ioannidis shoots in.
John Wensink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristos Ioannidis.
Wensink wants to clinch up but Ioannidis keeps it at a distance.
Wensink throws a hook but Ioannidis avoids it easily.
Ioannidis slips under a jab.
Wensink darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wensink scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ioannidis in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis shoots in and drives through. Wensink sprawls well.
Ioannidis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wensink circles away.

Ioannidis closes the distance and clinches.
Wensink swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ioannidis successfully pulls guard.
Wensink throws an elbow that misses. Ioannidis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wensink's guard. Nice move by Ioannidis!
Wensink keeping moving, preventing Ioannidis from controlling successfully.
Ioannidis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannidis being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannidis preventing the sweep.

Wensink escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ioannidis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wensink dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wensink throws a lazy right hand but Ioannidis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Ioannidis gets a takedown into half guard.
Wensink is in trouble now - Ioannidis has advanced to mount!
Wensink tries to hold on but Ioannidis postures up.
Wensink tries to control Ioannidis's body but Ioannidis pushes him off. Wensink squirms to his side and now Ioannidis has his back!
Wensink tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensink has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Aristos Ioannidis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ioannidis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ioannidis looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Wensink right now.
Wensink looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wensink wants to escape the position.
Ioannidis is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ioannidis lands shots from the back.
Ioannidis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ioannidis controlling well, preventing Wensink from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ioannidis working for a choke but Wensink is defending well.
Ioannidis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ioannidis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wensink.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis tries to keep control of the position but Wensink is staying busy.
Ioannidis keeps control of the position as Wensink tries to break free.
Ioannidis is not going to allow Wensink to sit and survive in this position.
Wensink tries to break free.
Wensink trying to control the position but Ioannidis manages to sink in the hooks.

Wensink defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ioannidis's arms.
Ioannidis is trying to stick to Wensink's back but Wensink is turning into Ioannidis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ioannidis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wensink.
Ioannidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ioannidis, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is pulling down on Wensink's head. It's preventing any offense from Wensink, at least for the moment.
Ioannidis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wensink sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ioannidis trying to control from half guard but Wensink is working away.
Wensink gets back to full guard.
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!

Wensink is looking for a triangle here but Ioannidis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wensink manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristos Ioannidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A slow jab from Wensink misses its intended target.
Ioannidis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Wensink misses.
Ioannidis tries for a takedown but Wensink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ioannidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wensink.
Ioannidis moves away from the strike by Wensink.
Wensink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ioannidis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wensink!
Wensink is looking for a sweep.
Wensink pushes Ioannidis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ioannidis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ioannidis tries to stand but Wensink is controlling his head.
Wensink is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ioannidis lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensink is not content to let Ioannidis control the position.
Wensink gets back to half guard.
Wensink is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wensink.
Wensink is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wensink tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is looking to stand up but Wensink won't let him.
Ioannidis is pushing down on Wensink's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wensink is fighting to maintain full guard but Ioannidis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wensink is trying to stand.

Wensink has one foot on Ioannidis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wensink throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ioannidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aristos Ioannidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ioannidis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Wensink as he connects with a hook.
Wensink tries to close the distance and clinch but Ioannidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wensink misses with a looping left.
Ioannidis goes for a double leg but Wensink avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wensink continues to drive forward.
John Wensink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristos Ioannidis.

Ioannidis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ioannidis drops his hands momentarily and Wensink takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ioannidis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ioannidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ioannidis scores with a head kick. Wensink tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wensink shoots for a double leg takedown but Ioannidis sprawls well. He's pushed Wensink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ioannidis goes for a double leg but Wensink avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wensink continues to drive forward.
Ioannidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ioannidis goes for a takedown attempt but Wensink pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wensink throws an off balance right hand

and Ioannidis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wensink is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ioannidis is controlling him well.
Ioannidis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wensink keeps working.
Wensink is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wensink manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Wensink keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wensink is looking to stand up but Ioannidis isn't so interested in that idea.

Wensink throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wensink looking for a sweep. Not yet Wensink, not yet.
Ioannidis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ioannidis is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wensink defending well though.

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 John Wensink.
I think Wensink 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aristos Ioannidis!
A relieved looking Aristos Ioannidis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.