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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietr Kandinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Holdsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Holdsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pietr Kandinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Holdsworth!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kandinsky closes the distance and pushes Holdsworth back into the cage.
Holdsworth tries to work over Kandinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holdsworth looking for a takedown.
Holdsworth can't break the clinch.
Holdsworth is trying to break free.
Holdsworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kandinsky is defending well.
Holdsworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kandinsky is defending well.
Pietr Kandinsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Holdsworth.
Kandinsky slowing the pace effectively.
Holdsworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kandinsky has him pressed against the cage.
Holdsworth letting Kandinsky take a breather here.
Holdsworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kandinsky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kandinsky prevents Holdsworth from breaking the clinch.
Holdsworth is trying to push Kandinsky away but Kandinsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holdsworth wants to take the fight to the mat but Kandinsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kandinsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holdsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Pietr Kandinsky has been cut.
Holdsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kandinsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holdsworth gets tackled into the cage by Kandinsky. Kandinsky maintains the clinch.
Kandinsky lands with a right to the head.
Kandinsky scores with a shot to the side of Holdsworth's head.
Holdsworth can't break the clinch.
Kandinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holdsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holdsworth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kandinsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kandinsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Aaron Holdsworth has been cut.
Kandinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Kandinsky.
Holdsworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Kandinsky has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kandinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holdsworth can't break the clinch.
Kandinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kandinsky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holdsworth letting Kandinsky take a breather here.
Kandinsky has Holdsworth pushed against the cage.
Holdsworth is trying to push Kandinsky away but Kandinsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kandinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Kandinsky is pressed up against the cage. Holdsworth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kandinsky down to the mat. Kandinsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holdsworth is looking to clinch but Kandinsky is avoiding it.
It looked like Kandinsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pietr Kandinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kandinsky drives through and clinches with Holdsworth against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth has Kandinsky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holdsworth pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kandinsky tumbling to the mat - Holdsworth dives into Kandinsky's guard.
Kandinsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kandinsky, not yet.
Kandinsky keeping full guard, as Holdsworth tries to pass.
Holdsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kandinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holdsworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kandinsky has a closed guard, preventing Holdsworth from standing up.
Kandinsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kandinsky gets a clinch.
Holdsworth breaks the clinch.
Kandinsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holdsworth. Holdsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kandinsky closes the distance and pushes Holdsworth back into the cage.
Kandinsky is working Holdsworth over against the cage.
Holdsworth looking to throw knees to the head but Kandinsky is blocking nicely.
Kandinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kandinsky stalling in the clinch.
Holdsworth fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Holdsworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kandinsky has Holdsworth pressed against the cage, preventing Holdsworth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holdsworth has had enough of the clinch but Kandinsky keeps him there for the moment.
Holdsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietr Kandinsky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kandinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holdsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kandinsky moves in looking to clinch but Holdsworth pushes him off.
Kandinsky has managed to clinch.
Holdsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holdsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Kandinsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holdsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holdsworth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kandinsky has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdsworth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kandinsky is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdsworth tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holdsworth tries to break free.
Kandinsky is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holdsworth is defending well though. Kandinsky let's go of the attempt for now.
Kandinsky keeps control of the position as Holdsworth tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kandinsky has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holdsworth's body.
Holdsworth rolls, trying to escape but Kandinsky keeps control of the position.
Kandinsky struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth tries to roll but Kandinsky sticks to his back.
Holdsworth turns into Kandinsky and is now in his guard.
Holdsworth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kandinsky dives on top into guard.
Holdsworth keeping moving, preventing Kandinsky from controlling successfully.
Holdsworth wants to stand up but Kandinsky is controlling him.
Kandinsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth keeping moving, preventing Kandinsky from controlling successfully.
Kandinsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Holdsworth is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holdsworth controls Kandinsky momentarily but Kandinsky frees himself.
Kandinsky passes Holdsworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietr Kandinsky dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holdsworth misses with a takedown attempt - Kandinsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holdsworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aaron Holdsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holdsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Kandinsky.
Kandinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Kandinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holdsworth manages to break the clinch.
Holdsworth throws a head kick but Kandinsky moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandinsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kandinsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holdsworth tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky is trying to control but Holdsworth is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kandinsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holdsworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kandinsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two 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.
Holdsworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kandinsky looking to control but Holdsworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holdsworth wants to hold on but Kandinsky pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holdsworth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holdsworth wants to improve his position but Kandinsky is controlling well.
Kandinsky wants to free his trapped foot but Holdsworth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kandinsky is on him like a limpet, forcing Holdsworth back against the cage.
Holdsworth is working Kandinsky over against the cage.
Kandinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holdsworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pietr Kandinsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kandinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kandinsky breaks from the clinch.
Kandinsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holdsworth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kandinsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holdsworth can do to turn this around?
Holdsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kandinsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky moves in looking to clinch but Holdsworth pushes him off.
Kandinsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kandinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aaron Holdsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holdsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kandinsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holdsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kandinsky controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kandinsky.
Holdsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Holdsworth fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holdsworth tries to break the clinch but Kandinsky is controlling the position.
Kandinsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pietr Kandinsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Holdsworth.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kandinsky.
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 Pietr Kandinsky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kandinsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietr Kandinsky!
Pietr Kandinsky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
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