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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luan Mesquita (ranked 1338 p4p, 754 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 153 p4p, 92 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luan Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Mesquita moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mesquita tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Mesquita.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Mesquita moved away.
Nice body punch from Mesquita.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mesquita momentarily.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mesquita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth jabs Mesquita right on the nose. Mesquita blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mesquita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Jab, jab by Mesquita - just one landing.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Ainsworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Mesquita's leg. Mesquita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Ainsworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Mesquita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Jab from Ainsworth.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Mesquita checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Mesquita checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Mesquita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Ainsworth tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ainsworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Mesquita blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth tries to work over Mesquita's front leg with a kick but Mesquita checks it.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mesquita is working Ainsworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ainsworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Ainsworth in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ainsworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Ainsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luan Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ainsworth has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita passes Ainsworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
Ainsworth is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Mesquita is trying to control. Ainsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ainsworth is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Ainsworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mesquita with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Mesquita.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita works Ainsworth's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ainsworth lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
Ainsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth stops a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ainsworth throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ainsworth after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ainsworth to keep the fight standing.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Ainsworth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
Ainsworth lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita pulls guard effortlessly.
Ainsworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Ainsworth from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ainsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth cracks Mesquita with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Mesquita avoids it.
Jab by Mesquita.
Ainsworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Ainsworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mesquita won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
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 Luan Mesquita.
I think Mesquita 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luan Mesquita!
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energy
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