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Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1#
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Daan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Daan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Daan's head.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daan has time to react.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan scores with a jab.
Daan tries to clinch there but Ainsworth circles away. #T1#
Daan throws a front kick that sends Ainsworth stumbling back into the cage.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daan scrambles back to his feet.
Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Daan checks it.
Daan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Daan checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Ainsworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daan throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Daan right on the button with a cross.
Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Daan cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daan thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Daan wants to clinch
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daan checks it well.
Daan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Daan. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Daan swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Daan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Daan moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
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!
Ainsworth slips a jab from Daan.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Daan is looking to wear down Ainsworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daan lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Daan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daan connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Daan catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Daan cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daan has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth works Daan's body with a nice hook.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
It looked like Daan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a front kick.
Daan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Daan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Daan closes the distance and clinches.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ainsworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ainsworth manages to end up in side control.
Ainsworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daan keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth tries to move to full mount but Daan actually manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Daan is refusing to be controlled, as Ainsworth sits in half guard.
Ainsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daan is trying to get back to full guard.
Daan controlling the position for now.
Ainsworth wants to take a breather but Daan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Levi Daan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Daan blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a thumping low kick.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Daan gets a clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Daan blocking some punches.
Daan gets underhooks to prevent Ainsworth's takedown attempt.
Daan blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ainsworth goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan with the inside leg kick.
Daan misses the jab.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses. #CL#
Daan rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Ainsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ainsworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan tries a body shot but Ainsworth blocks it.
Daan digs a right hand underneath Ainsworth's ribcage. Ainsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Daan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth has had enough of the clinch but Daan keeps him there for the moment.

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 Levi Daan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daan, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan!

After winning the bout, Levi Daan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dracul checks a leg kick.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head. #T1#
Ainsworth cracks Dracul with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dracul has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
so Dracul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ainsworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ainsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Ainsworth is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ainsworth wants to slow Dracul down by chopping away at his legs.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Dracul won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dracul controls the pace.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up. #T4#
Dracul won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth being controlled here, momentarily.
Ainsworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ainsworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dracul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dracul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Dracul moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Dracul working away.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Dracul working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dracul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ainsworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dracul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Dracul.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Ainsworth wants to control but Dracul postures up.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dracul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ainsworth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ainsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul is trying to move to mount but Ainsworth reverses beautifully and ends up in Dracul's guard.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ainsworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Dracul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ainsworth has picked Dracul up and slammed him! Dracul can't keep hold of the triangle and Ainsworth manages to pass to side control!
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ainsworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dracul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ainsworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ainsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dracul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ainsworth.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ainsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ainsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul managing to control the position.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Ainsworth controlling Dracul's posture.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dracul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Dracul stalls from top position.
Ainsworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ainsworth struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.
Ainsworth tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dracul easily slips into full mount!
Ainsworth is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ainsworth defends it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Ainsworth blocks nicely.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul is fighting to break Ainsworth's control of his arms but Ainsworth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth is trying to keep Dracul in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ainsworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dracul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Dracul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dracul trying to control the position.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Dracul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ainsworth is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth wants to pass the guard but Dracul is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dracul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ainsworth is aware though and is defending well.
Ainsworth trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ainsworth clobbers Dracul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dracul.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Dracul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Ainsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Dracul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Ainsworth pulls Dracul in close to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ainsworth has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radu Dracul.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!

A very excited looking Radu Dracul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Ainsworth throws out a powerful jab.
Andrianakis cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis moves in looking to clinch but Ainsworth pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Andrianakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrianakis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Andrianakis moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Andrianakis's midsection.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth lands a head shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis lands a head shot.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth feints a jab promting Andrianakis to slip. Ainsworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrianakis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ainsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ainsworth cracks Andrianakis with a good jab.
Good work by Andrianakis as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Andrianakis blocks the low kick.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrianakis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Andrianakis right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Andrianakis stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away.
Andrianakis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ainsworth back to the cage. Andrianakis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Andrianakis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Andrianakis's ribs.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Andrianakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Ainsworth thumps Andrianakis with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianakis momentarily.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrianakis connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Andrianakis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ainsworth eats them both and turns towards Andrianakis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
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!
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianakis is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Andrianakis digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's front leg with a kick but Andrianakis checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianakis! But no joy.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Andrianakis jumps back.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Andrianakis moves his leg out of the way.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Andrianakis does no damage.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrianakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianakis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Andrianakis lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andrianakis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andrianakis back to the cage. Ainsworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andrianakis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ainsworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrianakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andrianakis blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.#T3#
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Andrianakis seems unphased.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis lands with a hook. Ainsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Andrianakis's knee but Andrianakis avoids it well.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianakis. Andrianakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrianakis has time to react.#T4#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Andrianakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrianakis tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth cracks Andrianakis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrianakis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ainsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Andrianakis's knee but Andrianakis avoids it well.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrianakis scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Andrianakis down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth punishes Andrianakis's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it #CL2#
and Andrianakis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ainsworth dodges an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Andrianakis tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ainsworth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianakis! But no joy.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it
and Andrianakis counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ainsworth is looking to slow Andrianakis down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Ainsworth stuns Andrianakis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Ainsworth is rocked!
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrianakis digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
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!
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianakis blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth clobbers Andrianakis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Andrianakis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Andrianakis cracks Ainsworth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ainsworth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Andrianakis finish him?
Oh Ainsworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ainsworth leaves his chin hanging out and Andrianakis seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ainsworth crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Andrianakis!
Milo Andrianakis is the new middleweight champion!
Milo Andrianakis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#1039 Odin v Jorgen     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024
#R1#
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and Ainsworth counters with a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Andrianakis instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ainsworth's brow.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
A short uppercut from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianakiss head.
Andrianakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A frustrated look appears on Andrianakis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Andrianakis moved out of range.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Andrianakis jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Andrianakis scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Andrianakis's body.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ainsworth gets tackled into the cage by Andrianakis. Andrianakis maintains the clinch. #T2#
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Andrianakis breaks from the clinch.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the head.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrianakis tries to clinch there but Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ainsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth punishes Andrianakis's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth tries to clinch there but Andrianakis circles away.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrianakis's head.
Ainsworth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Ainsworth had a free shot at his head there.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Andrianakis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrianakis's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Andrianakis's knee but Andrianakis avoids it well.
Andrianakis lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Andrianakis looks to land a combination but Ainsworth avoids it well.
As Andrianakis backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Andrianakis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth stuns Andrianakis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Andrianakis was well out of range.#CL2#
Andrianakis darts in and clinches Ainsworth up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
A body shot lands from Andrianakis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Andrianakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Andrianakis's legs.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis tries to bum rush Ainsworth with a series of wild strikes but Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.#T1#
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianakis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrianakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Andrianakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianakis down.
Andrianakis wants to clinch.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianakis! But no joy.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Andrianakis is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianakis! But no joy.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrianakis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Andrianakis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Andrianakis's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrianakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Andrianakis moves into the clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ainsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianakis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands. #T3#
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrianakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ainsworth's defenses.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis is working Ainsworth over against the cage.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Ainsworth 's eye.
Ainsworth presses Andrianakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.
Ainsworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrianakis.
A shot in the inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis presses Ainsworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Good body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis pushes Ainsworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ainsworth's defenses.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ainsworth has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Andrianakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Andrianakis slips under a jab.#CL2#
Andrianakis drives through and clinches with Ainsworth against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrianakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis. #BC2#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianakis off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Andrianakis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Andrianakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Ainsworth 's eye.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Andrianakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ainsworth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianakis can turn it around.#BC2#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Andrianakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrianakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the body
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Andrianakis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianakis avoided it.#T3#
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth wants to slow Andrianakis down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrianakis lands with an uppercut that bounces Ainsworth off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's front leg with a kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Andrianakis's ribs.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth sizes up Andrianakis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrianakis walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
Andrianakis connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Ainsworth tries to counter by clinching up but Andrianakis breaks away and moves out of range.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ainsworth scores with the left hand. Andrianakis knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Andrianakis misses.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milo Andrianakis just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
As Andrianakis backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Andrianakis's legs.
It seemed like Andrianakis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Andrianakis catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianakis! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianakis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Andrianakis does it's job there.
Andrianakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
As Andrianakis backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ainsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrianakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Ainsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrianakis, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with some punches.
A short right from Ainsworth. #BC2#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Andrianakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ainsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrianakis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
A lazy left from Andrianakis finds it's target.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianakis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ainsworth's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth - that landed with a thud.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
A hook to the body from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Ainsworth pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks for a moment.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Ainsworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ainsworth's gas tank.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianakis lands a body punch.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth had his way with Milo Andrianakis in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrianakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Andrianakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrianakis tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Andrianakis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Andrianakis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Andrianakis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Andrianakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrianakis lands a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Andrianakis as the two fighters clinch.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Andrianakis - just one landing.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Andrianakis's body.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianakis scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth. #T3#
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis misses with a double jab
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ainsworth. Those never looked like landing.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis darts in trying to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Andrianakis off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Milo Andrianakis.
I think Andrianakis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Wilfred Ainsworth retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ainsworth but Ainsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well. #CL#
Ainsworth pushes Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ainsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Takahashi jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ainsworth off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ainsworth is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Ainsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Ainsworth digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ainsworth pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ainsworth after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Ainsworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ainsworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.#T3#
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Ainsworth avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Ainsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ainsworth moves into range and clinches up with Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Takahashi clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Takahashi has clasped his hands together around Ainsworth's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Ainsworth taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth prevents Takahashi from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ainsworth rushes Takahashi and presses him up against the cage.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi has Ainsworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ainsworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Ainsworth. #BC#
Ainsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takahashi eats them both and turns towards Ainsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Takahashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Takahashi lunges at Ainsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ainsworth's hand.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi shoots and misses
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Ainsworth works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.#T1#
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Ainsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth stalks Takahashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takahashi's face. Takahashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ainsworth defends it nicely.
Ainsworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth had his way with Genkei Takahashi in that 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!#R5#
Ainsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Ainsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi with a hook.
Ainsworth works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands with a nice combination. Takahashi backs away looking to recover.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Ainsworth tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Takahashi motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
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!
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ainsworth, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth retains his middleweight title!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
Sector misses with a looping left.
Sector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Sector makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sector swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Sector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sector swats away the attempt to clinch by Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. #T1#
A head kick misses from Sector.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Ainsworth backs away, Sector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Sector moves out of range easily.
As Ainsworth looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Ainsworth just gets out of the way.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Sector tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
As Ainsworth looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Ainsworth just gets out of the way.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Sector down.
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sector counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Sector's knee but Sector avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.#CL2#
Ainsworth drives through and clinches with Sector against the cage. #T2#
Ainsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Sector controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Sector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Sector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Sector. #BC#
Sector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth thumps Sector with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Sector counters with a left and a right that stings Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
and Sector counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Sector throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Sector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Sector thinks about countering with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Sector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sector.
Sector throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sector misses with a kick to the body.
Sector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Sector slams his shin into Ainsworth's torso.
Sector tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot. #T4#
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sector counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sector misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Sector down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Sector checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sector counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Sector was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sector checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Sector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sector lands a left and a right that send Ainsworth crashing to the mat, dazed. Sector thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Wilfred Ainsworth has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sector walks into a straight right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sector rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth motions for Sector to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth defending well as Sector loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth tries to move into range but Sector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sector.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sector misses.
Sector throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sector.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Sector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body kick. #T2#
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Sector avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sector checks a leg kick.
Sector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Sector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
A leg kick checked by Sector.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sector misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Sector's leg but Sector calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth thumps Sector with a low kick.#T4#
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Sector misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sector pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Sector settles back down.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Sector is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Ainsworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sector tries to bum rush Ainsworth with a series of wild strikes but Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sector misses with a combination
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sector at a distance.
Sector drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sector in his tracks. #T1#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Sector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Sector manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Sector is just out of range.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sector checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sector.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sector.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Sector down.
Sector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth. #T3#
Sector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sector checks the leg kick.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Sector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a push kick but Sector slaps the foot to one side.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sector's hands.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Sector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Sector checks it.
Sector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him. #T4#
Ainsworth tries to work over Sector's front leg with a kick but Sector checks it.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Sector.
Sector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Sector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sector.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth motions for Sector to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Ainsworth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Sector is just out of range.
Sector attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Sector avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Sector throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sector looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ainsworth looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Ainsworth just gets out of the way.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Sector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Sector's front leg but catches the back leg as Sector tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses.
Sector checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Sector throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth is looking to slow Sector down with leg kicks.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sector.
Sector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Sector with an uppercut!
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sector moves away.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sector jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Sector counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sector misses its intended target.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Sector checks it.
Sector throws a lazy head kick
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Sector counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Ainsworth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sector throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sector.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Sector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sector down.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Sector moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sector misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Sector strikes.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth works Sector's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Sector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Sector avoids it.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.#T2#
Sector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sector walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Sector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Sector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Sector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Sector.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sector moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sector.
Ainsworth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Sector is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sector's knee momentarily.#T4#
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sector throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Sector's ribs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Sector avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth thumps Sector with a low kick.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth retains his middleweight title!
Wilfred Ainsworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a one two! Andrianakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Andrianakis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Andrianakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Andrianakis wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis. #T1#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Andrianakis's body.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Andrianakis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Andrianakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Andrianakis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Ainsworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Andrianakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrianakis throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.#T3#
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a few strikes there.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrianakis checks the leg kick.
It looks like Ainsworth has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth jabs at Andrianakis's body.
Andrianakis lands with a hook. Ainsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrianakis blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Andrianakis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Andrianakis checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis lands a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ainsworth won't allow it.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands.
Andrianakis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Andrianakis on the inside.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Ainsworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to clinch
and Andrianakis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth. #CL2#
Andrianakis clinches with his opponent.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
Andrianakis works on Ainsworth's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianakis lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrianakis lands a right hand. #BC2#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianakis lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range. #T2#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a two punch combination.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Andrianakis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Andrianakis down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Andrianakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrianakis's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrianakis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis lands with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Andrianakis stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth thumps Andrianakis with a low kick.#T4#
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianakis avoided it.
Ainsworth motions for Andrianakis to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianakis checks the leg kick.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Andrianakis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Andrianakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth shakes him off and moves away.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a three punch combo that has Ainsworth backing up. Ainsworth nods at Andrianakis to acknowledge the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A left lands for Andrianakis.#T1#
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Andrianakis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Andrianakis jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Andrianakis moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Andrianakis scores with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis swinging wildly here.
Andrianakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianakis connects with a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianakis avoided it.
Andrianakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianakis checks it well.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrianakis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milo Andrianakis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis walks into a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrianakis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianakis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Andrianakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianakis avoided it.
Ainsworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Andrianakis ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis. #T2#
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Andrianakis moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrianakis's knee momentarily.
Ainsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianakis.
The crowd cheers as Andrianakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Andrianakis does no damage.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis moved away.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Andrianakis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Andrianakis.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrianakis's head backwards.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrianakis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrianakis thinking.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Andrianakis counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Andrianakis 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.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth scores with a push kick.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Andrianakis avoids nicely.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrianakis. That did some damage!
Andrianakis wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Andrianakis's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Andrianakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianakis down.
Andrianakis throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianakis.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Andrianakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ainsworth backs off Andrianakis throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis misses the body punch
and Ainsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth cracks Andrianakis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.

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 Wilfred Ainsworth.
I think Ainsworth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1021 Milo v Summa     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Glover.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Glover.
A big right from Glover misses.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Glover's body.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Glover avoided it.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ainsworth. #T1#
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Glover misses the jab.
Ainsworth jabs Glover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glover walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Glover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Glover counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Glover.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Glover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.
Ainsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glover scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glover. That did some damage!
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Glover avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Glover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Glover counters with a nice leg kick.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Glover 's knee.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Glover throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Glover connects with the punch.
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glover misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Glover throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Glover.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth works Glover's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Glover takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!#T1#
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Glover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
As Glover backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Glover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes one to the side of the head.
Glover swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Glover fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Ainsworth. Those never looked like landing.
Glover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Ainsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Glover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
Glover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Glover lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover looks to land a combination but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover misses with a body shot.
As Glover backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Glover moved away.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover misses the jab.
Glover throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buster Glover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Glover.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Glover.
Glover takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glover. That did some damage!
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Glover slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ainsworth has time to react.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Glover looks to land a combination but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Glover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Glover.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth thumps Glover with a low kick.
Glover stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Glover.
A leg kick checked by Glover.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Glover's ribs.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Glover misses.
Glover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glover misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glover's knee momentarily.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover connects with a nice looking jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Glover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Glover throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Glover misses.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.

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 Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Mormaer strikes.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Mormaer moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Mormaer moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormaer swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Mormaer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
Mormaer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Mormaer swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to clinch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Mormaer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Mormaer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mormaer with a body shot.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mormaer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mormaer.
Mormaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mormaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Mormaer is wise to it.
Mormaer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Mormaer throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Mormaer's body.#CL#
Mormaer clinches.
Mormaer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mormaer looking to throw knees to the head but Ainsworth is blocking nicely.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mormaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mormaer checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mormaer throws a big counter combination but Ainsworth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mormaer looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mormaer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mormaer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mormaer counter with a right hand.
Mormaer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mormaer checks the leg kick.
Mormaer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Mormaer down.
Mormaer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Mormaer settles back down.
A punch combination from Mormaer misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Mormaer ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Mormaer checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ainsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Mormaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mormaer is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
A low kick lands for Mormaer.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Mormaer checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Mormaer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mormaer.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mormaer checks a leg kick.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Mormaer's leg. Mormaer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mormaer throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ainsworth tests Mormaer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mormaer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mormaer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mormaer moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A telegraphed right hand from Mormaer misses the target.
A big left from Mormaer misses.
Mormaer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mormaer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mormaer misses with a wild combination.
Mormaer missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mormaer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Mormaer is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mormaer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mormaer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Mormaer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Mormaer checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mormaer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mormaer.
Mormaer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mormaer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mormaer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Mormaer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth jabs at Mormaer's body.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mormaer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mormaer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mormaer counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Mormaer misses its intended target.
Mormaer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Mormaer saw that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mormaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mormaer scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Mormaer checks it.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mormaer at a distance.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Mormaer blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Mormaer checks it.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Nice uppercut there from Mormaer.#T2#
Mormaer misses with a looping left.
Mormaer backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mormaer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Mormaer avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mormaer.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormaer.
Mormaer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mormaer throws a big shot that misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mormaer misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Mormaer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Mormaer's ribs.
Mormaer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
Mormaer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mormaer.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mormaer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mormaer is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Mormaer's body.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth wants to clinch up but Mormaer keeps it at a distance.
Mormaer looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Mormaer throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mormaer checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Mormaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Mormaer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Mormaer slams his shin into Ainsworth's torso.
A jab from Mormaer misses.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mormaer tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mormaer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Mormaer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mormaer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Mormaer is just out of range.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Mormaer avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormaer.
Mormaer moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormaer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mormaer lands a head shot.
Mormaer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth motions for Mormaer to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mormaer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Mormaer.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mormaer throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Mormaer looks to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Mormaer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Mormaer misses with the combination.
Mormaer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Mormaer tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Mormaer.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mormaer.
Ainsworth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mormaer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Mormaer throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Mormaer only half commits.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Ainsworth cracks Mormaer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Mormaer pushes Ainsworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Mormaer blocks it.
Mormaer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ainsworth tries to work over Mormaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Ainsworth pushes Mormaer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mormaer trying to control the position but instead, Ainsworth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mormaer into the cage.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Mormaer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ainsworth's face.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mormaer misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormaer.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mormaer.
Ainsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mormaer backwards.
Aonghus Mormaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer jumps guard but Ainsworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mormaer landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mormaer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mormaer prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mormaer controls his hands.
Ainsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ainsworth pushes Mormaer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mormaer blocking some punches.
Ainsworth lands a body punch.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mormaer prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mormaer lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Mormaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ainsworth tries to work over Mormaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormaer's elbow.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but Ainsworth blocks with his arms.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mormaer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mormaer misses the target.
Mormaer misses with a body punch
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Mormaer avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Mormaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mormaer.#CL#
Mormaer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mormaer or not.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Aonghus Mormaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mormaer tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ainsworth 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A very excited looking Wilfred Ainsworth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Augustus dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
As Ainsworth backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Augustus.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus throws a lazy head kick
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily. #T2#
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Augustus thows a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Augustus was not able to check.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.#T4#
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Augustus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus moved away.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus. #T1#
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Augustus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a three punch combo that has Augustus backing up. Augustus nods at Ainsworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth. #T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus fakes the leg kick and cracks Ainsworth in the body.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth misses with a double jab.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth clobbers Augustus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Augustus misses
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Augustus.#T1#
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Ainsworth lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.#T3#
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth takes one to the side of the head.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Augustus avoids it.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Augustus. That snapped Ainsworth's head back. #T4#
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus lands a high kick!
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAugustus.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Augustus.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Augustus counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Augustus.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus lands a nice looking body kick.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Augustus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target. #T3#
Augustus swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Ainsworth connects with a high kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range. #T4#
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus connects with a high kick.
Ainsworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ainsworth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus had his way with Wilfred Ainsworth in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth jabs at Augustus's body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.#T3#
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!

Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth motions for Camble to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Camble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camble misses with a takedown attempt - Ainsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Camble.
Camble slips a jab from Ainsworth.#T1#
Camble throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Camble's shoulder, as Camble tries to avoid the shot.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD#
and Camble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.

Ainsworth throws Camble to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camble checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Camble 's knee.
Ainsworth cracks Camble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Camble slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Camble misses the target.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camble has his takedown stuffed
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there #TD#
and Camble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ainsworth's guard.

Ainsworth has his feet on Camble's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD#
and Camble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ainsworth wriggles free and stands up.
Camble misses with a right hand
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Camble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camble misses with a few strikes there.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Camble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camble at a distance. #TD#
Camble scores with a takedown into Ainsworth's guard.
Ainsworth is controlling Camble's posture.
Ainsworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Camble controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Camble postures up. #T4#
Camble throws a big elbow that misses.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully.
Camble stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Camble throws a big elbow that misses.
Ainsworth seems keen to control Camble's posture.
Camble won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Ainsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Camble controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camble lands a couple of digs.
Camble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ainsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camble postures up and lands a big shot to Ainsworth's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camble slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Camble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Camble.
Camble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camble with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ainsworth. No joy for Camble on that attempt.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camble is defended easily by Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble scores with a hook.
Ainsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ainsworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth throws a nice looking combination but Camble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
Camble goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the side of Camble's head. #BC#
Camble breaks from the clinch.
Camble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Camble's ribs.
Camble jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Camble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Camble is really struggling to control Ainsworth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Camble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Camble throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Camble scores with punches from side control.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Ainsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ainsworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Camble passes to side control.
Ainsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ainsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ainsworth is pressing down on Camble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camble is holding on for now. #T4#
Ainsworth is keen to just control but Camble is a slippery customer.
Camble wants to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ainsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble is not content to let Ainsworth control the position.
Ainsworth not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ainsworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Camble was well out of range.
Camble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camble throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camble checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camble punishes Ainsworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Camble defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Camble lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Camble avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Camble misses.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth looks to land a combination but Camble avoids it well.
Camble takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Camble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camble shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Camble moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Camble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Camble looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A counter left hand to the body from Camble misses its target.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Camble moves out of range.
Camble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Camble as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth thumps Camble with a low kick.
Ainsworth wants to slow Camble down by chopping away at his legs.
Camble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camble avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Camble misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camble throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Camble slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Mike Camble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camble lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Camble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ainsworth to the mat! Ainsworth manages to get full guard.
Camble is standing up over Ainsworth. Ainsworth looks to escape but Camble dives into side control. #REVB#
Ainsworth gets back to half guard.
Ainsworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camble scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Camble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth is refusing to be controlled, as Camble sits in half guard.
Camble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Camble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Camble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Camble is controlling well.
Ainsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ainsworth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ainsworth wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camble lands a nice short elbow.

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 Mike Camble.
I think Ainsworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Ainsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth lands with a cross.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ainsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ainsworth misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth. #T3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand. #T4#
Johnson throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Ainsworth shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
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#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Johnson throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.#T1#
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth blocks the body kick.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.#T3#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Johnson motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.#T4#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ainsworth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
As Johnson backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Johnson catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Johnson misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ainsworth slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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 Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A victorious Wilfred Ainsworth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the head.
Augustus digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Augustus misses with a body punch
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus 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.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Augustus's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Augustus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Augustus's head back.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus lands a jab.#T2#
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.#T3#
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Ainsworth there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Augustus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ainsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Augustus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
A left lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus works Ainsworth's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.#T4#
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Augustus. That did some damage!
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Augustus had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth blocks the body kick.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augustus's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Augustus's head backwards.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Augustus!
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ainsworth checks it well.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
A lazy left from Augustus finds it's target.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Augustus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth wants to slow Augustus down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Augustus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Augustus's defenses.
Augustus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Augustus.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Augustus 's knee.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Augustus as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Ainsworth defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth wants to slow Augustus down by chopping away at his legs.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick. #T1#
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
A cross from Augustus lands.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Augustus.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Augustus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Augustus.#T2#
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ainsworth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Augustus - the referee stops the clock and Ainsworth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Augustus. Ainsworth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augustus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Augustus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Augustus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Augustus if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Augustus is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs. #T4#
Donk. Augustus catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus had his way with Wilfred Ainsworth in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus tries to move into range but Ainsworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Augustus counters with a right hand to the body.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus moves out of range as Ainsworth throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustus on the side of the head.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Augustus moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.#T2#
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Augustus. That did some damage!
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Ainsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus staying out of range there.#T4#
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Augustus moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.

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 Aurelius Augustus.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!

Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrianakis doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it
and Andrianakis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Andrianakis lands with a nice body punch.
Andrianakis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth tries to work over Andrianakis's front leg with a kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Andrianakis pushes Ainsworth up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ainsworth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Andrianakis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ainsworths head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks for a moment.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it. #BC#
Ainsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.#T3#
Andrianakis tries to clinch there but Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrianakis lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth wants to slow Andrianakis down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Andrianakis has managed to clinch.
Andrianakis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Andrianakis.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Andrianakis was not able to check.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth lands a jab.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice strike.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Andrianakis jumps back.
Andrianakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianakis's head.
Jab, jab by Andrianakis - just one landing.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Andrianakis down with leg kicks.
Andrianakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
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#
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrianakis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianakis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrianakis, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianakis checks it well.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianakis blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrianakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ainsworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ainsworth slams his shin into Andrianakis's torso.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Ainsworth had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Andrianakis moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits. #T1#
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianakis blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrianakis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrianakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrianakis can do to turn this around?
Andrianakis slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth catches Andrianakis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Andrianakis's midsection.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianakis jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Andrianakis moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Andrianakis as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianakis walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianakis checks it well.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down. #T3#
A jab from Andrianakis does it's job there.
Andrianakis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Andrianakis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range.
As Ainsworth backs off Andrianakis throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Andrianakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Andrianakis rushes Ainsworth and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
Andrianakis lands a right hand.
Andrianakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Andrianakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ainsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ainsworth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianakis can turn it around.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocking some punches.
Andrianakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ainsworth fails to land.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianakis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Andrianakis saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #CL2#
and Andrianakis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrianakis tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ainsworth blocking some punches. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Andrianakis's legs.
Ainsworth motions for Andrianakis to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrianakis's knee momentarily.
Andrianakis moves in looking to clinch but Ainsworth pushes him off.
Andrianakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Andrianakis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.#T3#
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back to recover.
Andrianakis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrianakis defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Andrianakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Milo Andrianakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth is trying to break the clinch but Andrianakis has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Andrianakis tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Andrianakis saw it coming and moves away.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Andrianakis missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Andrianakis jumps back.
Andrianakis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Andrianakis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.

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 Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ainsworth, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A victorious Wilfred Ainsworth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

 

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vernon.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Vernon as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.#T1#
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Vernon ducked under it nicely.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vernon scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Jab from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Vernon.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.#T4#
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Vernon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vernon down.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Vernon's leg. Vernon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ainsworth has one foot on Vernon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth motions for Vernon to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon looks for a takedown but Ainsworth sprawls well.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vernon misses with a body shot. #T1#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Ainsworth sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon checks the leg kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Vernon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.#T3#
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vernon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a hook.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Vernon's midsection.
Vernon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vernon. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vernon. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vernon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Ainsworth jabs at Vernon's body.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Augustus 's knee.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Augustus eats them both and turns towards Ainsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustus doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus. #T3#
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Augustus's front leg but catches the back leg as Augustus tries to avoid it.
Augustus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Augustus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth motions for Augustus to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Augustus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus with a jab.
Augustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab. #T1#
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Augustus has got the better of the exchanges.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Ainsworth misses. #T3#
Augustus keeps Ainsworth at a distance using the push kick.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Augustus's head.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Augustus.#T4#
Augustus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Augustus's side.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Augustus's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augustus's sensitive parts.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Augustus's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Ainsworth motions for Augustus to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Augustus!
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augustus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Good work by Augustus as he checks the leg kick.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus lands a jab to the nose.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Augustus lands a front kick.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Augustus thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Ainsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Augustus's knee but Augustus avoids it well.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Augustus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Augustus. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus scores with a nice body kick.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Augustus's leg but Augustus calmly moves out of range.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Augustus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Augustus moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Good shot there by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Ainsworth jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Augustus is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Augustus scores with a jab.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with the combination. #T1#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Augustus.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
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!
Augustus misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth tries to move into range but Augustus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Augustus's corner calls for a 1-2. Augustus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab. #T3#
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Augustus lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Ainsworth blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Augustus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Ainsworth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Augustus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aurelius Augustus!

Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
Aurelius Augustus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth jabs at Nickel's body.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel. #T1#
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel sizes up Ainsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickel's head.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Nickel off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick. #T1#
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Ainsworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ainsworth momentarily.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Nickel.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chip Nickel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Nickel.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel scores with a body shot. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.#T4#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nickel.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Nickel's body.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Chip Nickel.
Well Nickel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chip Nickel!

Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209     
Date:   Nov 30, 2022
#R1#
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Ainsworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Ainsworth.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Ainsworth against the cage.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ainsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ainsworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Gracie catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ainsworth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGracie.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ainsworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Ainsworth thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ainsworth in a clinch.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Ainsworth is controlling the position.
Ainsworth prevents a body shot from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gracie backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ainsworth in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie working aggressively here. #T2#
A hook to the body from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down. #CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A right handed body shot lands from Ainsworth.
A short body shot lands from Ainsworth as the two fighters clinch.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ainsworth avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #T3#
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ainsworth. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ainsworth circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Gracie tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a fast counter high kick but Ainsworth manages to duck under it in time.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Ainsworth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking for a counter combo.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Ainsworth slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Ainsworth avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ainsworth 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A very excited looking Wilfred Ainsworth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ainsworth tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
As Hunt backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
It looks like Ainsworth has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth. #T1#
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth. #T3#
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth with a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Jab from Ainsworth.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 187     
Date:   Sep 26, 2022
#R1#
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanley.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.#T1#
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanley lands the left hand.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanley throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2##TD2#
Stanley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stanley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Stanley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but Ainsworth denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanley's best efforts.#SUB2#
Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ainsworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Ainsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stanley passes Ainsworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ainsworth wants to control but Stanley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ainsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanley. #SUB2#
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ainsworth has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ainsworth is trying is best to control the position here.
Stanley wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ainsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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#
Ainsworth cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Stanley moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ainsworth punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Stanley.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanley under the eye.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Stanley with an uppercut!
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanley doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Stanley feints and as Ainsworth raises his hands in defense, Stanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanley advances position into side control!
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Stanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainsworth keeps working.
Roger Michael Stanley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ainsworth manages to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ainsworth has a hand on Stanley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stanley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stanley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ainsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ainsworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Stanley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanley showed some decent athleticism there.
Ainsworth is looking to control Stanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ainsworth has his hands clasped together around Stanley's back. He's all about the action.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Ainsworth won't allow it.
Stanley is thwarting Ainsworth's attempts to control the position.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth is trying to control but Stanley manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is squirming around, avoiding Stanley's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ainsworth working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Stanley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ainsworth turns into him and now he's in Stanley's guard.
Ainsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Stanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ainsworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Stanley working for a triangle but Ainsworth defends it easily.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ainsworth controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ainsworth is proving a slippery customer.
Ainsworth trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Michael Stanley.
I think Ainsworth 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172     
Date:   Aug 17, 2022
#R1#
Sturmovik lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Sturmovik has managed to clinch.
Ainsworth is leaning against Sturmovik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth works on Sturmovik's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ainsworth.
Sturmovik is breathing heavily.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Ainsworth is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik landing knees to the head.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ainsworth avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturmovik prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Ainsworth blocks with his arms.
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturmovik crunches a lovely knee into Ainsworth's ribcage.#T1##BC2#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmovik.
Sturmovik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturmovik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Sturmovik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturmovik.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturmovik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturmovik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmovik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Sturmovik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturmovik on the side of the head.
Sturmovik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmovik blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik misses
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Ainsworth stuns Sturmovik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Sturmovik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ainsworth lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sturmovik - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ainsworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Po moves out of range easily.
Po fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Po was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth leaves Po with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Ainsworth there.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Po decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ainsworth pushes Po off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Po comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Po 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.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Po acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Po scores with a sloppy right hand. Ainsworth should have avoided that one.
Po slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po connects with a single shot there.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Po slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Po chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Po walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po shoots in for a double leg but Ainsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Po misses.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Po has a takedown stuffed.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Ainsworth.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Po. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Po.
Po takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Po misses with a hook.
Po slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ainsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Po somewhat.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Po fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks Po with an open hand slap.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there #TD#
and Po counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Po looking to pass the guard.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Po controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Po wants to improve his position but Ainsworth is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Po is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ainsworth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Po is squirming around, avoiding Ainsworth's attempts to control the action.
Ainsworth content just to control the position here.
Ainsworth looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilfred Ainsworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po is looking to get to half guard.
Ainsworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Po is in all sorts of trouble here.
Po is squirming around, avoiding Ainsworth's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Ainsworth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Po can't escape the position.
Po is working hard here to advance position.
Ainsworth throwing strikes here but Po is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Po tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ainsworth content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ainsworth avoids the attempt from Po to control.
Ainsworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ainsworth looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ainsworth controlling his opponent.
Po is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ainsworth landing punches.
Ainsworth trying to control but Po is having none of it. #T4#
Ainsworth wants to take his opponent's back but Po doesn't allow it.
Ainsworth controlling from the full mount.
Po can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth tries to control but Po wriggling away.
Po is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Po throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Po misses with a two punch combination.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Po connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ainsworth's hands.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Po is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Po looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ainsworth!#T1#
Po trying to control the action but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth struggling a bit here.
Po tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ainsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ainsworth slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Po looking for submissions off his back.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ainsworth manages to pass to mount!
Po is looking to get to half guard.
Ainsworth content just to control the position here.
Po tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ainsworth avoids the attempt from Po to control.
Ainsworth trying to control but Po is having none of it. #T3#
Po is working to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ainsworth avoids the attempt from Po to control.
Po is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Ainsworth is retaining full guard.
Po trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth controlling the position.
Po is working Ainsworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Po throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po passes Ainsworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ainsworth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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 Shen Po.
Well Ainsworth 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A very excited looking Wilfred Ainsworth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157     
Date:   Jun 29, 2022
#R1#
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Jukassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Jukassa moved away.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Jukassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a one-two to the body.
Jukassa slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Jukassa's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jukassa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ainsworth stuns Jukassa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Jukassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth cracks Jukassa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth wants to slow Jukassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jukassa checks it well.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.
Jukassa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Jukassa jumps back.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Jukassa's legs.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jukassa's hands.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth scores with a nice strike.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ainsworth throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Jukassa.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Jukassa slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Jukassa down.
Jukassa avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Jukassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Jukassa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukassa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jukassa's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Ainsworth. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zett Jukassa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Jukassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thumps Jukassa with a low kick.#T1#
Jukassa checks the leg kick.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth misses with a combination
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to land a combination but Jukassa avoids it well.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
Jukassa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Jukassa checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Jukassa's legs.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Jukassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukassa is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Jukassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Jukassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Jukassa off the cage and back into range.
Jukassa checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Jukassa moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukassa 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!

Zett Jukassa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Morgan wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Ainsworth.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Ainsworth wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
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!
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth works over Morgan's head and body with a nice combination.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Morgan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ainsworth lands a front kick.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Good shot there by Ainsworth.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Morgan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Ainsworth takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check.
Morgan takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Morgan.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ainsworth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morgan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Ainsworth cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan takes one on the button.
Morgan throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Morgan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ainsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Morgan is wise to it.
Morgan checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Morgan tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Nice cross by Morgan.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Morgan steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Ainsworth cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Ainsworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Ainsworth feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Ainsworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan lands with a hook. Ainsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Ainsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.#T2#
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan with a jab.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Ainsworth.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan lands with an overhand left.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Ainsworth punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthur Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Ainsworth 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Arthur Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to the fans. Thank you to Sucker Punch. It's been a great ride. But I'm leaving my gloves in the cage tonight. It's time for me to be the drunken and verbally abusive father my wife, mistress and 10 children all deserve. Long live, the Redemption!'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machado with a body shot.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Machado.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Machado misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado connects with the punch.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Ainsworth backpedaling.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Machado slips a jab from Ainsworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Ainsworth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Machado throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Machado clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ainsworth. That did some damage!#T1#
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Machado.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Machado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
That kick from Machado tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with an open hand slap.#T2#
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ainsworth! But no joy.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.#T3#
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!#T4#
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machado is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Machado digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Machado throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ainsworth.#T2#
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A big left from Machado misses.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Machado tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Wanderson Machado.
Well Machado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!

Our winner, Wanderson Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 133     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zambrano just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth punishes Zambrano's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Zambrano saw that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Zambrano's leg but Zambrano calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zambrano moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lunges at Zambrano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrano's hand.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches up against the cage.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Ainsworth lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Zambrano. #T1#
A short right from Ainsworth.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zambranos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrano off balance momentarily.
Zambrano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Zambrano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Zambrano's legs.
Zambrano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambrano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Zambrano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Zambrano moved away.#T3#
Zambrano misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Zambrano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zambrano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Zambrano counters with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Zambrano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zambrano tries to land a body kick
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Ainsworth cracks Zambrano with an open hand slap.
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zambrano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Zambrano right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zambrano is out of range.
Ainsworth lands a jab.
Zambrano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zambrano is able to avoid easily.
Zambrano throws a fast counter high kick but Ainsworth manages to duck under it in time.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zambrano's head.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zambrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrano lands a head shot.
Zambrano is looking to clinch. #T1#
Zambrano blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth looks for the body kick but Zambrano saw that one coming.
Zambrano lands with a kick to the temple. Ainsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zambrano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrano scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrano has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zambrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands. #T2#
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!
Zambrano avoids the elbow strike from Ainsworth, against the cage.
Zambrano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ainsworths head.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano digs a right hand underneath Ainsworth's ribcage. Ainsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ainsworth lands with a light punch inside.
Ainsworth prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ainsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrano.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ainsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is working Zambrano over against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth gets underhooks to prevent Zambrano's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Zambrano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Ainsworth.
Zambrano is breathing heavily.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ainsworth. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Zambrano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zambrano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Zambrano is out of range.
Zambrano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Zambrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth tries to work over Zambrano's front leg with a kick but Zambrano checks it.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Zambrano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Zambrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zambrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zambrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Zambrano wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth jabs Zambrano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Zambrano shakes it off.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Zambrano moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano's corner calls for a 1-2. Zambrano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrano off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away.
Zambrano tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrano misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth lands a front kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Zambrano strikes.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Good leg kick by Zambrano. #T2#
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Zambrano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ainsworth. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Zambrano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zambrano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zambrano moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Zambrano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zambrano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Zambrano misses.
Zambrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Zambrano's midsection.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zambrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Zambrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrano.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Zambrano misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zambrano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zambrano.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ainsworth!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126     
Date:   Mar 09, 2022
#R1#
Kazuma scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Kazuma with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Kazuma blocks it.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Kazuma.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Kazuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Kazuma blocks it.
It looked like Kazuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazuma. Kazuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Kazuma 's knee.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
Kazuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuma looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.#T1#
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.#CL#
Kazuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ainsworth, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ainsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazuma staying out of range there.
Kazuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazuma connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Wilfred Ainsworth has been cut.
Kazuma moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Kazuma is looking to counter the offense by Ainsworth and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Kazuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazuma tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Kazuma.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Kazuma darts in trying to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Kazuma misses the jab.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kazuma tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Kazuma's body.
Kazuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ainsworth.
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Kazuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Kazuma moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Kazuma.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuma. #CL#
Kazuma clinches up with Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Ainsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Kazuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazuma. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazuma avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Kazuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuma with a hook.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazuma blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Kazuma misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Kazuma throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma misses the jab.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kazuma as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazuma.
Kazuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Kazuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Ainsworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Nice shot lands for Kazuma.
Kazuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth scores with a nice body kick.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Kazuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Kazuma's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Kazuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Ainsworth pushes him off.
Kazuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Kazuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ainsworth lands a jab.
Kazuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazuma cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ainsworth with a jab.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Kazuma.
Kazuma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kazuma tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ainsworth throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kazuma counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Ainsworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ainsworth avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Ainsworth keeps Kazuma at a distance using the push kick.
Kazuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Kazuma lands a big right hand that sends Ainsworth crashing to the mat! Kazuma stays standing though and waves Ainsworth back to his feet!#ROC#Ainsworth is rocked!
Ainsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuma.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuma.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Kazuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Kazuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nice shot by Kazuma.
Kazuma throws a big shot that misses.
Kazuma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazuma wants to clinch.
Ainsworth lands a jab.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazuma moves away.
Kazuma is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ainsworth - that will leave a mark!
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuma is looking to clinch.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ainsworth. Kazuma shrugs it off though.
Kazuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Ainsworth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ainsworth cracks Kazuma with an open hand slap.
Kazuma throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazuma's head.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazuma should have avoided that one. #CL#
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuma lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Kazuma.
Ainsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?
Ainsworth scores with a push kick.
Ainsworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazuma tries to move into range but Ainsworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kazuma.
Kazuma throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kazuma tries to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazuma misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Kazuma down.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth wants to stay close but Kazuma steps back to make room for something. Ainsworth seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kazuma and Ainsworth drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kiryu Kazuma made sure he mentioned Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 117     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kirk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirk connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirk back to the cage. Ainsworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirk scores with a jab.
Kirk throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ainsworth under the eye.
Kirk checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Kirk's leg but Kirk calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Kirk down.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.
A jab from Kirk misses.
Kirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Kirk counters with a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Kirk.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Kirk's ribs.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A clash of legs there as Kirk blocks the low kick.
Kirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth sets himself, and Kirk steps forward looking for the clinch! Ainsworth avoids it this time.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Kirk strikes.
Kirk throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Kirk only half commits.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.#CL2#
Kirk has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirk lands with a good body shot.
Kirk throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirk should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Kirk's knee but Kirk avoids it well.
Kirk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirk checks the leg kick.
Kirk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Kirk checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirk blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a push kick but Kirk slaps the foot to one side.
Kirk with a jab.
Kirk misses the jab.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Kirk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirk looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Kirk jumps back.
Kirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirk lands an overhand right.
Kirk lands a glancing blow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Kirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Kirk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirk also avoids with ease.
Kirk tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Kirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kirk just manages to avoid it.
Kirk moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ainsworth - that will leave a mark!
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kirk misses its intended target.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirk.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Kirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Kirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirk down.
Ainsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Kirk jumps back.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Kirk throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Kirk misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirk.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Kirk saw it coming and moves away.
Kirk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirk.
Kirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirk scores with a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot that snaps Kirk's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Kirk with a hook.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Kirk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirk. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Kirk wants to clinch.#T3#
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Kirk strikes.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Kirk throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Kirk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Kirk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
Kirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirk throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth punishes Kirk's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Kirk throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kirk has closed the distance and engaged Ainsworth in a clinch.
Ainsworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ainsworth!
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirk.
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!
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Kirk's knee but Kirk avoids it well. #T1#
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Kirk avoids it.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Kirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Kirk's ribs.
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Kirk.
Kirk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Kirk connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirk has time to react.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Kirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirk tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it. #T2#
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth. #CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and clinches.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ainsworth tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth cracks Kirk with a nice body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk tries a body shot but Ainsworth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ainsworth.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ainsworth tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth. #T3#
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirk misses with some punches.
James Kirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Kirk avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Kirk saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Kirk checks it.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Kirk's knee but Kirk avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kirk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ainsworth 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
James Kirk spoke after the fight, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 106     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuda stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Matsuda checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Matsuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuda throws out a powerful jab.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ainsworth is looking to slow Matsuda down with leg kicks.
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ainsworth's guard.

Ainsworth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matsuda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matsuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Matsuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuda tries to avoid it.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
A jab from Matsuda misses.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Matsuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Matsuda.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda. #T2#
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Ainsworth is retaining full guard.
Ainsworth pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Matsuda's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsuda, at least for the moment.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Matsuda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ainsworth is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matsuda postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsuda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth thumps Matsuda with a low kick.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ainsworth scores with a push kick.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Matsuda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ainsworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
Ainsworth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ainsworth has the hooks in. Matsuda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good control from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is trying to stick to Matsuda's back but Matsuda is turning into Ainsworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ainsworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matsuda.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ainsworth has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage. #T1#
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Ainsworth is keeping the position.
Ainsworth is controlling Matsuda's posture.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matsuda trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsuda is pushing down on Ainsworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ainsworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ainsworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda.
Ainsworth is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda prevents Ainsworth from standing back up.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsuda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ainsworth is refusing to be controlled, as Matsuda sits in half guard. #T3#
Matsuda working Ainsworth over with strikes.
Ainsworth trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Ainsworth defends the submission attempt.
Ainsworth moves into full guard. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsuda throws a strike but Ainsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ainsworth trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ainsworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ainsworth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ainsworth but Ainsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Matsuda down with leg kicks.
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Ainsworth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuda checks it well. #TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ainsworth did well to prevent Matsuda getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ainsworth has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Ainsworth tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ainsworth actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
Ainsworth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matsuda slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Matsuda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Ainsworth tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matsuda jumps into side control!
Ainsworth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Ainsworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
Matsuda tries to escape the position. #T3#
Matsuda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matsuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsuda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ainsworth controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Matsuda wants to hold on but Ainsworth pushes him away.
Matsuda is working to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth tries to control but Matsuda wriggling away.
Matsuda working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
I think Ainsworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 406     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth lands a jab to Justis's midsection.
Justis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Justis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Ainsworth motions for Justis to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Justis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Justis off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justis.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Justis. #T1#
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Justis is out of range.
It looked like Justis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
As Ainsworth backs away, Justis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.#CL#
Justis gets a clinch.
Justis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth pushes Justis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth pushes Justis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Justis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justis is looking to wear down Ainsworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Justis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Justis's head.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justis is out of range.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Justis.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Justis.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justis checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Justis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justis walks into a jab.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Justis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabs at Justis's body.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Justis.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Justis.
Ainsworth jabs at Justis's body.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Justis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Ainsworth tries to keep at a distance but Justis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth works on Justis's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Justis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ainsworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Justis has double underhooks.
Justis blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Justis blocking some punches. #T2#
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Justis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Justis won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Ainsworth looking to control.
Ainsworth managing to control the position.
Justis wants to get up but he can't break Ainsworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Justis being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ainsworth wants to control but Justis passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep. Justis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ainsworth wants to get back to full guard but Justis has mounted him!
Ainsworth working to try and regain half guard.
Ainsworth keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Justis is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Justis misses the jab.#T4#
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Justis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ainsworth throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target.
Justis blocks a leg kick.
Justis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ainsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth thumps Justis with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Justis blocks the leg kick.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Justis.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth thumps Justis with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth. #T1#
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Justis checks it #CL#
and Justis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ainsworth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Justis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ainsworth can turn it around.
Ainsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ainsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Justis avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Justis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Justis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Justis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ainsworth is controlling him.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth won't allow Justis to sweep him here. #T2#
Ainsworth stops Justis from standing up.
Ainsworth trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth won't allow Justis to get back to his feet.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth pushes down on Justis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ainsworth tries to pass to full mount but Justis defends it.
Ainsworth controlling the pace.
Justis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ainsworth. #T3#
Ainsworth trying to mount his opponent but Justis defends it.
Ainsworth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Justis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Justis is holding on for now.
Ainsworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth defending well as Justis loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Justis off balance momentarily.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justis.
Justis throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ainsworth 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Logan Justis was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit'.

 

Event: GC 401     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Line has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Line keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Line has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Line and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line lands with a cross.
Line wants to clinch.
Line 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.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Line.#T2#
Line catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Ainsworth stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Line moves into the clinch.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth blocking some punches.
Ainsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line cracks Ainsworth with a nice body shot.
Line working aggressively here.
Line looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
A left lands for Line.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Line darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Line has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Line and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Line wants to counter the offense by Ainsworth and move into the clinch position.
Danga de danga de dang - Ainsworth scores with a four punch combination!
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Line with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Line takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Line throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Ainsworth should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth jabs at Line's body.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line closes the distance but Ainsworth moves to the side
and Ainsworth counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ainsworth.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth cracks Line with a right hand to the side of the head.
Line wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Line looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line lands a nice looking body shot.
Line thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Line moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Good leg kick by Line.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Line with a hook.#T1#
Line looks to clinch
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Line.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Line.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
Line scores with a hook.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Line scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Line takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Line moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Line tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Line's knee but Line avoids it well.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Line just manages to avoid it.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
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!
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Line tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ainsworth misses the target.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Line.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Line has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Line and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a body kick.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Line connects with an inside leg kick.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Line.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line lands with a hook. Ainsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Line throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Line lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Line dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line checks the leg kick.
Line throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Line.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Line motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Line throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Donk. Line catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Line throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Ainsworth lands a head shot.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Line 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.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Line checks it.
Line jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Line.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.#T4#
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Ainsworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Line back to the cage. Ainsworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Line.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Line.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth looks to land a combination but Line avoids it well.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mareth Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!

Mareth Line decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 84     
Date:   Sep 15, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ainsworth misses with the body kick
and Duarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duarte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte throws a nice looking combination but Ainsworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ainsworth avoids the head kick by Duarte.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Duarte strikes.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte feints a counter leg kick.
Duarte lands a front kick.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Duarte counters with a low kick, right behind Ainsworth 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.#T1#
Duarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Duarte tries a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth is wise to it.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Duarte's shoulder, as Duarte tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth throws a series of punches but Duarte avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
Duarte flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Duarte saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duarte in his tracks.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to land a body kick
and Duarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Duarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Duarte shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Duarte.
Duarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ainsworth will feel that in the morning.
Duarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
letting Duarte counter with a right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Duarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Duarte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth tests Duarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duarte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duarte is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Duarte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duarte scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duarte.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duarte throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte scores with a leg kick.
Duarte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Duarte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
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#
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
Duarte throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Duarte's leg. Duarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Duarte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Duarte misses.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Duarte slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.
Rogerio Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Duarte connects with a high kick.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Duarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ainsworth slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ainsworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Duarte throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duarte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duarte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Duarte lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Duarte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duarte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Duarte.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Duarte's shoulder, as Duarte tries to avoid the shot.
Duarte misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duarte has time to react.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duarte throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Duarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
Duarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Duarte blocks the body kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Ainsworth lands but Duarte takes it in his stride.
Duarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Duarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duarte walks into a left hand. #ROC#Duarte is rocked!#T4#
Ainsworth drops Duarte with a huge uppercut! Duarte drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ainsworth is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ainsworth keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Patterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A jab from Patterson misses.
We've been told by Ainsworth's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
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!
Patterson lands a jab.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
A big right from Patterson misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Patterson.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson throws a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ainsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth backing away here, and Patterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patterson.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Patterson cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Patterson.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Good work by Patterson as he checks the leg kick.
Patterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Ainsworth swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Patterson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Patterson misses with a straight right.
Patterson throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Patterson tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Patterson takes one to the chin there.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Patterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Patterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Patterson.
Patterson slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson. #T4#
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth motions for Patterson to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Patterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Patterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ainsworth - the referee stops the clock and Patterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ainsworth. Patterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Patterson connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson lands with a cross.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Patterson settles back down.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Patterson seems unphased.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick. #T3#
Patterson thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patterson blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Patterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps Ainsworth's head back.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab. #T4#
Patterson misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ainsworth pinned against the cage. Ainsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Blikstein slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ainsworth backs off Blikstein throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Blikstein misses.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Blikstein strikes.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Blikstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blikstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blikstein.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ainsworth's guard.
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ainsworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blikstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ainsworth looking to control.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainsworth, not yet.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ainsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Ainsworth trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blikstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ainsworth is trying to defend but Blikstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Blikstein is controlling well.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Ainsworth's head. #T3#
Ainsworth tries to get to full guard but Blikstein has control of the leg.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Ainsworth wants to control but Blikstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Ainsworth's hands, connecting with Ainsworth's forehead.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ainsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blikstein is working Ainsworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein distracts Ainsworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein cracks Ainsworth with a solid left hand.
Ainsworth pulls Blikstein in to control the position. #T4#
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound.
Blikstein is in close to Ainsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
Ainsworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Blikstein with an uppercut!
Ainsworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein lands with an overhand left.
Blikstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth motions for Blikstein to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with the combination. #T1#
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth shows good takedown defense.
Ainsworth looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Blikstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Blikstein, at least for the moment.#ES#
Ainsworth pushes Blikstein off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blikstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Blikstein's head.
Blikstein catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein connects with a crisp jab.
Blikstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
Ainsworth trying to control the position.
Ainsworth 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.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
Ainsworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Ainsworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein seems keen to control Ainsworth's posture.
Ainsworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ainsworth looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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.
Ainsworth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ainsworth looking to sit in guard and control but Blikstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ainsworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blikstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ainsworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ainsworth's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Blikstein. That snapped Ainsworth's head back.
Ainsworth thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blikstein slips a jab from Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blikstein throws out the jab.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Blikstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Blikstein responds with a good body kick, but Ainsworth manages to step out the way in time.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Blikstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ainsworth is keeping the position for now.
Ainsworth controls Blikstein momentarily but Blikstein frees himself.
Blikstein works over Ainsworth with some ground and pound from guard.
Ainsworth controlling the position.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here. #T3#
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein is in close to Ainsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ainsworth trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blikstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Blikstein.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Blikstein.
Blikstein scores with a hook.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Blikstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Blikstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blikstein 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 60     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Gōtarō takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gōtarō connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gōtarō has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gōtarō has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gōtarō and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gōtarō throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Ainsworth
and Gōtarō counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gōtarō paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gōtarō fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gōtarō has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gōtarō blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth wants to slow Gōtarō down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Gōtarō was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gōtarō swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Gōtarō avoided it.
Gōtarō lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Gōtarō counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gōtarō swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Gōtarō throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gōtarō motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Gōtarō throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gōtarō fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Gōtarō's leg but Gōtarō calmly moves out of range.
Gōtarō throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Ainsworth tries to move into range but Gōtarō moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gōtarō looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Gōtarō checks it
and Gōtarō counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth lands a head shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Gōtarō, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Gōtarō cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gōtarō looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Gōtarō checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Gōtarō saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Gōtarō's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gōtarō connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gōtarō checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Gōtarō throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gōtarō counters with a nice leg kick.
Gōtarō waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Gōtarō misses.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Gōtarō counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Gōtarō does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Gōtarō counters with a left to the body.
Gōtarō throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gōtarō is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ainsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good work by Gōtarō as he checks the leg kick.
Gōtarō looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gōtarō checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Gōtarō moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Gōtarō scores with a one two! Ainsworth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth moves out of range as Gōtarō strikes.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Gōtarō's body.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Gōtarō.#T4#
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Gōtarō's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gōtarō checks a leg kick.
Gōtarō throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Gōtarō counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gōtarō misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gōtarō uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Gōtarō sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Gōtarō down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Gōtarō avoided it.
Gōtarō throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gōtarō rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gōtarō misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gōtarō's knee momentarily.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Gōtarō connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenji Gōtarō will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Gōtarō's front leg but catches the back leg as Gōtarō tries to avoid it.
Kenji Gōtarō seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gōtarō throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gōtarō. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gōtarō 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.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gōtarō checks it well.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gōtarō is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Gōtarō swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ainsworth - that will leave a mark!
Gōtarō 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.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Gōtarō's knee but Gōtarō avoids it well.
Gōtarō misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Gōtarō with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Gōtarō checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Gōtarō.
A low kick from Gōtarō misses
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Gōtarō was not able to check.
Gōtarō tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Gōtarō manages to avoid it.
Gōtarō takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gōtarō misses its intended target.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gōtarō finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Gōtarō lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth motions for Gōtarō to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth. #T2#
Ainsworth scores with a push kick.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Gōtarō's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Gōtarō moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth thumps Gōtarō with a low kick.
Gōtarō misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Gōtarō was not able to check.
Gōtarō misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
Gōtarō is breathing heavily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gōtarō.
Gōtarō has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ainsworth.
Gōtarō misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gōtarō is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Gōtarō misses the shot to the body.
Gōtarō misses with a two punch combination.
Gōtarō checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Gōtarō keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gōtarō looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Gōtarō tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gōtarō throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Gōtarō lands a head kick!
Gōtarō checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Gōtarō pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Gōtarō takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
You can see that Gōtarō has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A telegraphed right hand from Gōtarō misses the target.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Gōtarō lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Gōtarō moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits. #T4#
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gōtarō throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Gōtarō throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Gōtarō.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Gōtarō avoids it.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gōtarō takes a step back to recover.
Ainsworth tries to work over Gōtarō's front leg with a kick but Gōtarō checks it.
Gōtarō swings widly with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth motions for Gōtarō to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gōtarō misses with a hook.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Gōtarō's leg but Gōtarō calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Gōtarō is out of range.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Gōtarō's ribs.
Ainsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gōtarō.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Gōtarō swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gōtarō's corner calls for a 1-2. Gōtarō obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Gōtarō looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth works Gōtarō's body with a nice hook.
Gōtarō throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gōtarō might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gōtarō takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gōtarō. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Gōtarō is out of range. #T1#
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ainsworth!
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Gōtarō is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gōtarō blocks the leg kick.
Gōtarō takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gōtarō on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Gōtarō jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gōtarō takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Gōtarō misses.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gōtarō throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ainsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gōtarō.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gōtarō throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gōtarō checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gōtarō moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gōtarō falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gōtarō.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gōtarō throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.#T3#
Gōtarō checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Gōtarō throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gōtarō misses.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gōtarō is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Gōtarō throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gōtarō misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Gōtarō didn't see that one coming.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gōtarō keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gōtarō takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ainsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gōtarō throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Gōtarō misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gōtarō's knee momentarily.
Ainsworth works Gōtarō's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth with a jab.#T4#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth lands a front kick.
Gōtarō rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Gōtarō throws a leg kick that misses.
Gōtarō checks the leg kick.
Gōtarō thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Gōtarō off balance momentarily.
Gōtarō takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gōtarō misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gōtarō just manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gōtarō was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Gōtarō's legs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gōtarō throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Gōtarō swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kenji Gōtarō stepped up to the mic, saying '6.3'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52     
Date:   Apr 07, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ainsworth defends it nicely.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
McGuire dives in and scores a takedown into Ainsworth's guard.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ainsworth managing to control the position.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ainsworth has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth misses with a double jab.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ainsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Ainsworth looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Ainsworth throws a body kick.
McGuire motions for Ainsworth to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth throws a one two combo.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Ainsworth shrugs it off though.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Ainsworth avoids it.#T1#
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth motions for McGuire to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
McGuire lands a jab.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely. #T4#
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!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ainsworth keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth. #T1#
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ainsworth! But no joy.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down. #CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Ainsworth up against the cage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ainsworth as the two fighters clinch.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth is trying to break free.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a left hand.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.#BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4##CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ainsworth's elbow.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ainsworth controls his hands.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Landon McGuire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Ainsworth's body. Ainsworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
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!
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
McGuire's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ainsworth moves into full guard.
Ainsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body kick.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ainsworth!
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Ainsworth breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. McGuire catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.#TD#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ainsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Ainsworth is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ainsworth wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Ainsworth is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ainsworth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ainsworth keeping hold of McGuire's head, controlling as best he can.
Ainsworth gets full guard.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ainsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ainsworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!

Landon McGuire retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 46     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone misses with the combination.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone throws a series of strikes that have Ainsworth backpedaling.
Malone throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malone throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ainsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Wilfred Ainsworth has been cut.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #ROC#Malone is rocked!
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ainsworth has him pressed against the cage.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ainsworth finish him?
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!
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Malone tries to break free but Ainsworth pushes him back against the cage.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Malone out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
A relieved looking Wilfred Ainsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 35     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Filth tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Filth lands a lovely overhand right.
Filth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Ainsworth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Filth's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Filth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Filth saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Filth down with leg kicks.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Filth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth jabs Filth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Filth.
Filth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Filth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filth is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filth rather than just go for the knockout.
Filth tries to clinch up.
Filth dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Filth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ainsworth.
Filth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Filth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filth misses the jab.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Filth.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Ainsworth tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Filth gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filth takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filth checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Filth down.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
Filth with a jab.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Filth down with leg kicks.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth. #T4#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Filth.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filth cracks Ainsworth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Filth's ribs.
Filth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Filth is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Filth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Filth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth is looking to counter the offense by Ainsworth and move into the clinch.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Filth avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth misses with a combination #CL#
and Filth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filth.
Filth throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Filth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Filth controls the action.
Filth works on Ainsworth's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth is trying to force a seperation but Filth has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Filth misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ainsworth's efforts to push away.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ainsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Filth won't allow it.
Ainsworth is trying to break the clinch but Filth is controlling him.
Filth keeps control of Ainsworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ainsworth's efforts to push away.
Filth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth prevents a body shot from Filth.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ainsworth. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks from the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filth.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Filth.
Filth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Filth wants to clinch.#T2#
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Filth's head but Filth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth is looking to clinch.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ainsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.
As Ainsworth tries to get set, Filth tries to push him back and clinch up but Ainsworth manages to avoid the attempt.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Filth wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Filth blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Filth closes the distance and clinches.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Ainsworth working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filth throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.#CL#
Filth clinches up with Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Filth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filth looking to slow down the pace here.
Ainsworth lands with a right to the head.
Ainsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick. #T4#
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filth checks a leg kick.
Filth closes the distance but Ainsworth moves to the side
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth lands with an overhand left.
Ainsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filth is looking to clinch.
Filth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Filth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Filth tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Filth tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filth slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Filth throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filth.
Filth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filth checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Filth drives through and clinches with Ainsworth against the cage.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Ainsworth can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ainsworth. #T1#
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Filth avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Ainsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filth lands a left hand.
Ainsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obama Filth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Obama Filth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Filth. #BC2#
Ainsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth wants to clinch.#CL#
Filth has managed to clinch.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Ainsworth wants to break free but Filth has control.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ainsworth.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Filth throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.#T3#
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ainsworth.
Filth checks a leg kick.
Filth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filth takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filth cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
Filth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
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!
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Filth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Filth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth throws a big counter combination but Ainsworth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Filth rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
A short right from Filth on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Stalling in the clinch from Filth.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
I've got Ainsworth 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

An out of breath Wilfred Ainsworth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 29     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Filth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth.
Filth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Filth can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
A short right from Filth on the inside.
Filth misses with some punches.
Filth blocking some punches.
Ainsworth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filth.
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Filth lands with a light punch inside.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
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!
Filth throws a head punch that misses.
Ainsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ainsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Filth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Filth gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ainsworth is trying to force a seperation but Filth has the dominant position.
Filth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Filth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ainsworth on the inside.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ainsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Filth.
Ainsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Filth won't allow it.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Filth avoids it easily.#T2#
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Filth checks it.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Filth.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Filth misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Filth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filth scores with a jab.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Filth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Filth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Filth.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Filth's head.#T3#
Filth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Filth avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filth.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filth to score with a decent uppercut.
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Filth is out of range.
Ainsworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Filth checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Filth slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.#T4#
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Filth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ainsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Filth's leg but Filth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Filth.
As Filth looks to move away, Ainsworth throws a big counter combo but Filth just gets out of the way.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Ainsworth.
Filth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Filth closes the distance and pushes Ainsworth back into the cage.#BC#
Ainsworth breaks from the clinch.
Filth throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Filth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ainsworth's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obama Filth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Filth moved away.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
A jab from Filth misses.
A big left from Filth misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filth moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Filth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Filth moved out of range.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Filth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but Ainsworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filth throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Filth scores with a jab to the body.
Filth jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
Filth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Filth closes the distance and clinches.
Ainsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Filth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ainsworth or not.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Filth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ainsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filth.#T2#
Filth is leaning against Ainsworth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Filth blocks it.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Filth blocks it.
Ainsworth lands a left hand.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filth presses Ainsworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands an uppercut.
Filth stalling the fight.
Ainsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ainsworth.
Filth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth. #BC#
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Filth's knee but Filth avoids it well.
Ainsworth tries to move into range but Filth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Filth rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Filth won't allow it.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Obama Filth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Filth throws a head punch that misses.
Ainsworth working aggressively here. #T4#
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
A body shot lands from Filth. #BC#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch.
Filth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Filth misses the target.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but Ainsworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Filth slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Filth wants to counter the offense by Ainsworth and move into the clinch position.
Filth misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Filth needs to keep his hands up - Ainsworth had a free shot at his head there.
Filth throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Filth moves his leg out of the way.
Filth tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Filth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Filth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Filth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filth misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Ainsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filth avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Filth slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Nice defenses there by Filth.
Filth tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filth misses with a double jab
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Filth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filth.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Filth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. #T2#
Filth misses with a hook
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Filth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filth misses the jab.
Filth misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Filth 's knee.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Filth ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Filth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.#T3#
Filth dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Filth counters with a straight right hand.
Filth lands a slapping body shot.
Filth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Filth's leg. Filth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Filth avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filth is out of range.
Filth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Filth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ainsworth.
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!
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing. #T4#
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filth moves to clinch but Ainsworth breaks away
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Filth moves into range and clinches up with Ainsworth.
A short right from Ainsworth on the inside.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Filth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ainsworth.
Filth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ainsworth or not.
Filth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ainsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ainsworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Filth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ainsworth 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 22     
Date:   Nov 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Yi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Yi blocks a jab.
Ainsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yi - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yi scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi. #T1#
Yi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ainsworth. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yi can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Yi tries to counter with a takedown but Ainsworth is quick to defend against it.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ainsworth as he jumps to the side.
Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Yi's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a right hand #TD#
and Yi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Yi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth wants to control but Yi postures up.#SUB#
Yi is trying to get an arm triangle but Ainsworth is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth wants to control but Yi postures up.
Yi fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Yi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position.
Ainsworth holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Yi wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yi tries for a kimura but Ainsworth is defending well.
Ainsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but Ainsworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Yi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ainsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ainsworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Grunt. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has Yi pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Ainsworth has control of Yi's left arm, preventing Yi from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Jin Yi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yi.
Yi connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Yi's head.
Yi defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away.
Yi blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth catches Yi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ainsworth.
Yi attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Yi on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Ainsworth thumps Yi with a low kick.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range.
Yi drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi closes the distance and clinches up with Ainsworth, looking for a takedown. Yi pushes Ainsworth against the cage but Ainsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Yi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yi throws a body kick that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Yi jumps back.
A lazy left from Ainsworth finds it's target.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Yi lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Yi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ainsworth!
Yi trying to control the action but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Yi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ainsworth!#T3#
Ainsworth is trying to escape the mount.
Yi looking to control but Ainsworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ainsworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ainsworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Yi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yi is trying to control. Ainsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ainsworth is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but Ainsworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage.
Ainsworth wants to get back to his feet.
Ainsworth is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
Ainsworth pushes Yi off looking to stand but Yi dives back in and keeps control.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Yi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Yi's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Ainsworth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Yi's head back.
Yi with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yi.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Yi throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Yi blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Yi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Ainsworth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Yi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yi throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yi!
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Yi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Yi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
It looked like Yi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Yi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth thumps Yi with a low kick.
Yi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Yi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Yi blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yi is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Yi counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ainsworth is retaining full guard.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi postures up.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth managing to control the position.
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
I think Ainsworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!

After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado with a jab.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Machado lunges at Ainsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ainsworth's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses the shot to the body. #T1#
That kick from Machado tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ainsworth's hands.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado blocks a head kick by Ainsworth.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Ainsworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Machado works Ainsworth's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado scores with a hook.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Machado misses.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Machado.
Ainsworth motions for Machado to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Machado jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with an outside leg kick.
Machado digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Machado avoids the head kick by Ainsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machado will feel that in the morning.
Ainsworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
Ainsworth misses with a straight left.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ainsworth has time to react.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
Machado misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses. #T2#
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado misses with a straight left.
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!
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a head shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Machado misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wanderson Machado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.#T1#
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado blocks a jab.#T2#
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.#T3#
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Machado.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado. #T4#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
You can see that Ainsworth has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Machado looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a left hand
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Machado moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing. #T2#
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.#T3#
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Wanderson Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Machado scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.#T4#
A big left from Machado misses.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
A left lands for Machado.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!

Wanderson Machado retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 9     
Date:   Sep 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth avoids a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Beam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beam misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Beam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beam.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Beam lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beam. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Beam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Beam digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Beam.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beam, as that shot connected.
Beam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Beam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Beam. Those never looked like landing.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Beam.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
As Ainsworth backs off Beam throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Beam jumps guard but Ainsworth stands there with Beam around his waist. Beam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beam is trying to break the clinch but Ainsworth has him pressed against the cage.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Beam.
Beam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ainsworth.
A shot in the inside from Beam. #T2#
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beam.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Beam.
Beam jumps guard but Ainsworth stands there with Beam around his waist. Beam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ainsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam tries to break free but Ainsworth pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Ainsworth pushes Beam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Beam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ainsworth smiles and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Beam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Beam shoots in looking for a takedown but Ainsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Beam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beam on the side of the head. #ROC#Beam is rocked!
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ainsworth gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: FFS 17: Espanola     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Blood right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Ainsworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Blood off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Blood rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Blood wants to stall.
Ainsworth tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ainsworth fails to land.
Ainsworth lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Ainsworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ainsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth. #ROC#Blood is rocked!
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood is still on wobbly legs! Can Ainsworth finish him?
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ainsworth fails to land.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood blocking some punches.
Blood blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ainsworth fails to land.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth cracks Blood with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
A less than humble Wilfred Ainsworth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: FFS 9: Avon Park     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth cracks Wick with a good jab.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ainsworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wick tries to move into range but Ainsworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Ainsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick blocking some punches.
Ainsworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Wick wants to take the fight to the mat but Ainsworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ainsworth lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ainsworth lands a right hand.
Wick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ainsworth smiles and moves away.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Wick moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Wick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ainsworth gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
In his post fight interview, Wilfred Ainsworth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 22, 2020
#R1#
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crazy. Crazy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Crazy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Crazy misses its intended target.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Crazy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Crazy avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
An attempted straight right counter from Crazy misses the target.
Crazy throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Ainsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crazy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Crazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crazy throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot
and Crazy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Crazy connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Crazy tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth tries to clinch there but Crazy circles away.
Crazy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Crazy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ainsworth.
Crazy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Ainsworth closes the distance and pushes Crazy back into the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crazy is trying to break the clinch but Ainsworth has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ainsworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crazy's efforts to push away.
Crazy blocks an uppercut.
Crazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazy.
Crazy has had enough of the clinch but Ainsworth keeps him there for the moment.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazy.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazy backwards.
Crazy wants to stall.
Crazy working hard to break the clinch.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Crazy blocking some punches.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Crazy tries to circle away but Ainsworth has him pinned against the cage.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Crazy blocks an uppercut.
Crazy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but Ainsworth blocks with his arms.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ainsworth on the inside.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazy controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Come on Crazy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Crazy.
Crazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ainsworth tries to work over Crazy's front leg with a kick but Crazy checks it.
It looked like Crazy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Crazy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Crazy slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Crazy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Crazy counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Crazy tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Crazy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazy tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Crazy slips the punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Crazy off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Crazy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Crazy's front leg but catches the back leg as Crazy tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Crazy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth misses with a looping left.
Crazy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth just manages to avoid it.
Crazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Crazy.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Crazy slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Crazy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.#T2#
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Crazy counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Yamakinme Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crazy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crazy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ainsworth throws an off balance right hand
and Crazy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crazy misses the target.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Crazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crazy throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Crazy should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Crazy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Crazy down with leg kicks. #T3#
Crazy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Crazy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazy. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Crazy.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crazy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Crazy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crazy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crazy in his tracks.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Crazy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Crazy counters with a left and a right that stings Ainsworth. #T4#
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Crazy scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crazy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Crazy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Crazy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crazy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crazy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crazy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crazy ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crazy.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Crazy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Crazy blocks it.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Crazy blocks it.
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 Yamakinme Crazy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crazy blocks a jab.
Crazy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Crazy counters with a straight right hand.
Crazy throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Crazy slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses.
Crazy needs to keep his hands up - Ainsworth had a free shot at his head there.
Crazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Crazy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crazy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Crazy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth avoids the head kick by Crazy.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crazy. That did some damage!
Crazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Crazy's shoulder, as Crazy tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Crazy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazy ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Crazy slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazy blocks a jab.
Crazy throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Crazy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazy misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Crazy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth works Crazy's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crazy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth lands a jab.#ROC2#
Crazy is rocked!
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crazy in his tracks.
Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazy counters with a one-two to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Crazy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ainsworth! Crazy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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