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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 536 p4p, 296 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 72 p4p, 40 weight class). Ainsworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Rhodes has chosen Bury My Bones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dusty Rhodes enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 15 - 2, 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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Rhodes is out of range.
Rhodes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodes lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
And Rhodes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes clinches up with Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Rhodes 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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth tries for a takedown but Rhodes manages to get underhooks.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes tries to throw a body punch but Ainsworth avoids it by throwing Rhodes back against the cage.
Ainsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes has Ainsworth pushed against the cage.
Ainsworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhodes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhodes.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes gets underhooks to prevent Ainsworth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Ainsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth blocking some punches.
Rhodes gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes tries to work over Ainsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Ainsworth pushes Rhodes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ainsworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhodes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ainsworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhodes.
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes lands with a light punch inside.
Ainsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ainsworth's elbow.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhodes lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the head.
Rhodes jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhodes on the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth is breathing heavily.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses its target.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Ainsworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhodes avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Rhodes jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses its target.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Rhodes's knee but Rhodes avoids it well.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhodes wants to clinch but Ainsworth slips to the side
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rhodes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhodes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhodes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhodes shoots in and drives through. Ainsworth sprawls well.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhodes stuns Ainsworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhodes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Rhodes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Ainsworth sprawls well.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Rhodes down with leg kicks.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Rhodes avoids nicely.
Rhodes gets a takedown into half guard.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Ainsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Rhodes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Rhodes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Rhodes's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodes, at least for the moment.
Ainsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainsworth, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rhodes moved away.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Rhodes was not able to check.
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Rhodes.
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!
Rhodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Ainsworth off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhodes doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhodes instigates a clinch.
Ainsworth is trying to drag Rhodes to the mat but Rhodes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ainsworth wants the takedown. Rhodes is fighting it off but Ainsworth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rhodes's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is pulling down on Ainsworth's head. It's preventing any offense from Ainsworth, at least for the moment.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth is fighting to break Rhodes's control of his arms but Rhodes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ainsworth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Ainsworth defending well.
Rhodes controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
A victorious Dusty Rhodes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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