PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 252 p4p, 421 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 37 p4p, 62 weight class). Ainsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ainsworth
vs
Stanley

179 cm
27
185
17 - 7 - 1

190 cm
28
190
13 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ainsworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ainsworth has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Stanley feints and as Ainsworth raises his hands in defense, Stanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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!

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.

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?

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.