PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 555 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 78 p4p, 265 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Machado
vs
Ainsworth

175 cm
21
187
7 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
185
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
🚫 PROHIBITED 🚫

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.