PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 761 p4p, 267 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 99 p4p, 33 weight class). Ainsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bolleke's choice of entrance music: RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. This should be fireworks!

Ainsworth
vs
Bolleke

179 cm
35
185
30 - 16 - 2

195 cm
34
190
21 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 - 16 - 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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke 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 out of range as Bolleke strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bolleke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolleke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
Ainsworth controls the position for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Bolleke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ainsworth some visible discomfort.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bolleke working away.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ainsworth is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Ainsworth dodges the ground and pound from Bolleke.
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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but Ainsworth denies him.
Ainsworth tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ainsworth is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Ainsworth is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bolleke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ainsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ainsworth is controlling Bolleke's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth trying to control from the bottom.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Bolleke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolleke preventing the sweep.
Bolleke trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth seems keen to control Bolleke's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ainsworth is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Ainsworth tries to pass.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Ainsworth pushes his legs off easily.

Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth connects with a 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 throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
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.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
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 are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Ainsworth misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Bolleke 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bolleke takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
No luck for Bolleke with that takedown attempt.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Bolleke 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 Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth slips a jab and a cross from Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
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.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Bolleke's knee but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Ainsworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Bolleke.
I've got Bolleke 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
A very excited looking Oscar Bolleke 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.