PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kotaro Fuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Stanfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stanfield
vs
Fuma

179 cm
26
164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

169 cm
23
158 lbs
5 - 33 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Fuma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield thumps Fuma with a low kick.
Fuma takes a jab right on the kisser.

Stanfield moves into range and clinches up with Fuma.
Stanfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuma backwards.
Stanfield controlling the action here for a moment.

Stanfield wants the takedown. Fuma is fighting it off but Stanfield persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fuma's guard against the cage.
Stanfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fuma is trying to keep Stanfield in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stanfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuma. Fuma gets slowly back to his feet.

Stanfield forces Fuma back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield digs a right hand into Fuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuma's gas tank.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuma is trying to break the clinch but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Stanfield.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuma.
Fuma looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanfield is trying to trip Fuma. He has hold of a leg but Fuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stanfield persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Stanfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stanfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Stanfield clinches up with Fuma and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuma backwards.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body.
Stanfield is leaning against Fuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield pushes Fuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuma or not.
A hook to the body from Stanfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Stanfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Stanfield decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stanfield connects with the punch.

Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Fuma in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the side of Fuma's head.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuma backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fumas head.

Fuma is rocked!
Nice body punch from Stanfield - that landed with a thud.
Fuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Stanfield pushes Fuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stanfield - that landed with a thud.
Stanfield just leaning against Fuma, taking a breather.
Stanfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Stanfield as the two fighters clinch.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuma backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanfield throws a big uppercut that drops Fuma! More strikes from Stanfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fuma lies dazed against the cage as Stanfield celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stanfield!
An out of breath Aaron Stanfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.