PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: crazy bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stanfield
vs
Wilson

179 cm
27
164 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

183 cm
26
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanfield clinches with his opponent.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stanfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stanfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stanfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanfield shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stanfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Wilson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stanfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Stanfield. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Stanfield.

Stanfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Stanfield is controlling well.
Stanfield is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Stanfield is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Stanfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stanfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stanfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Brown Wilson has been cut.
Wilson has Stanfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stanfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson is trying to drag Stanfield to the mat but Stanfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Stanfield.
Stanfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is working for takedown but Stanfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson looks winded!
Stanfield lands a body punch.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wilson gets caught napping as Stanfield dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Stanfield prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Stanfield tries to pass.

Stanfield gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.
Good exchange - Stanfield coming out on top.

Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Stanfield pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Stanfield scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Stanfield finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Stanfield throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanfield gets a clinch.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses.

Stanfield lands a takedown into guard.
Stanfield tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.

Stanfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Jab by Stanfield.
Stanfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Stanfield moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stanfield stuffs the takedown.

Stanfield clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Stanfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Stanfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Stanfield taking a breather.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanfield gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Stanfield gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Stanfield manages to get underhooks.
Stanfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanfield works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Aaron Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Stanfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanfield wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Stanfield controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson reaches up and holds on to Stanfield to control the position.
Wilson regains half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson trying to hold on to Stanfield's head to control him but Stanfield postures up.

Aaron Stanfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stanfield lands a jab to the head.

Stanfield darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stanfield has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stanfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Stanfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanfield. That snapped Wilson's head back.

Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stanfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A body shot lands from Stanfield.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanfield prevents it.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stanfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Stanfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stanfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanfield, as that shot connected.

Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Stanfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Stanfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Stanfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Stanfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stanfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands the left hand.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.

Stanfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson tries to roll over but Stanfield keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield had his way with Brown Wilson in that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stanfield shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Stanfield had a free shot at his head there.

Stanfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanfield missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stanfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stanfield pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Stanfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wilson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Wilson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stanfield off. It looks like it's working - Stanfield slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Wilson displaying calm under pressure there.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aaron Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a leg kick.
Stanfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanfield as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aaron Stanfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wilson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stanfield taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Stanfield has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stanfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Stanfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aaron Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson fails with the takedown.

Stanfield darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Stanfield gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Wilson wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Wilson has Stanfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Brown Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanfield blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.