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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Vrjalya (ranked 384 p4p, 331 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 49 p4p, 42 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. Wilfred Ainsworth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Vrjalya's chin.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Vrjalya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrjalya's head.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vrjalya counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Ainsworth seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya working away.
Ainsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ainsworth wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Ainsworth tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Ainsworth defends it.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Ainsworth defends it.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ainsworth!
Vrjalya avoids the attempt from Ainsworth to control.
Vrjalya fails to take his opponent's back.
Vrjalya prevents Ainsworth from getting the reversal.
Ainsworth tries to lock up and control but Vrjalya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Vrjalya is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ainsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ainsworth can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth wants to hold on but Vrjalya pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ainsworth prevents Vrjalya from taking his back.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ainsworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ainsworth regains half guard.
Ainsworth wants to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Ainsworth tries to strike from the bottom.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ainsworth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Ainsworth is quick to defend against it.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vrjalya.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrjalya was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Vrjalya avoids it.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vrjalya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ainsworth tests Vrjalya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrjalya checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a right hand
and Vrjalya counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Ainsworth looking to control.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya stands and throws Ainsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is being controlled here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Vrjalya just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Ainsworth keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vrjalya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya prevents Ainsworth from escaping the position.
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Vrjalya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Vrjalya controls the position.
Ainsworth is trying to control Vrjalya's posture but Vrjalya avoids it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya moves into full guard.
Ainsworth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vrjalya 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Ainsworth in close.
Ainsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
Ainsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya looking for subs off his back but Ainsworth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vrjalya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth looking to pass the guard.
Ainsworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ainsworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ainsworth stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ken Vrjalya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ainsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrjalya moves away.
A leg kick checked by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Vrjalya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Ken Vrjalya.
I think Vrjalya 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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