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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 270 p4p, 42 weight class) and Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 369 p4p, 53 weight class). Winston comes to the cage accompanied by The Lost Boy. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aquila Corvus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquila Corvus defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Winston gets tackled into the cage by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus maintains the clinch.
Aquila Corvus pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquila Corvus smiles and moves away.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Winston.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Winston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Aquila Corvus.
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aquila Corvus counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Aquila Corvus finds it's target.
Aquila Corvus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aquila Corvus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
Aquila Corvus works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Aquila Corvus with a jab.
Winston scores with a shot to the body.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Aquila Corvus shows good takedown defense.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aquila Corvus won't be happy with that.
Aquila Corvus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aquila Corvus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winston's guard! Nice work there by Aquila Corvus!
Winston is looking to sweep but instead, Aquila Corvus has passed into half guard.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has passed into side control.
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Aquila Corvus controlling the position easily from mount.
Winston can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquila Corvus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Winston to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Winston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus has the hooks in. Winston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aquila Corvus doesn't have the hooks in and Winston manages to turn into his guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!
Aquila Corvus stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aquila Corvus is aware though and is defending well.
Aquila Corvus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Aquila Corvus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winston has an active guard here but Aquila Corvus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquila Corvus.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Aquila Corvus misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aquila Corvus as he jumps to the side.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila Corvus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aquila Corvus connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aquila Corvus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winston defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aquila Corvus defends well and Winston ends up having to push Aquila Corvus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aquila Corvus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aquila Corvus is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston is working Aquila Corvus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston won't allow Aquila Corvus to sweep him here.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus is controlling Winston's posture.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aquila Corvus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winston has Aquila Corvus in his guard.
Aquila Corvus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aquila Corvus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aquila Corvus passes into half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Aquila Corvus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Aquila Corvus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Aquila Corvus is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aquila Corvus closes the distance and clinches.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus won't allow it.
Aquila Corvus leaning against his opponent.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aquila Corvus manages to break the clinch.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a series of strikes. Aquila Corvus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Aquila Corvus is quick to defend against it.
Winston slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aquila Corvus darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Aquila Corvus lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston drags the fight down to the ground.
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aquila Corvus passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aquila Corvus pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston looking for subs from the bottom but Aquila Corvus mounts him!
Winston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Winston is looking to improve his position but Aquila Corvus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston has given up his back here.
Winston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Winston tries to roll but Aquila Corvus sticks to his back.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winston is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aquila Corvus has the hooks in. Winston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aquila Corvus controlling the positon.
Winston is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winston is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winston's body.
Winston trying to control the hands but Aquila Corvus breaks the grip.
What can Winston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Winston trying to control the position but Aquila Corvus manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aquila Corvus controlling the position well here. Winston rolled but Aquila Corvus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajax Aquila Corvus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aquila Corvus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!
During a confident post fight interview, Ajax Aquila Corvus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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