PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Wightman (ranked 836 p4p, 95 weight class) and Kane Stanfield (ranked 4109 p4p, 391 weight class). Wightman comes to the cage accompanied by BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Wightman
vs
Stanfield

178 cm
30
165 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Nuggetori's Nutritionals

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Stanfield.
Wightman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stanfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
Stanfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Stanfield as Wightman shoots in.
Stanfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wightman staying out of range there.
Wightman shoots for a takedown but Stanfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
Wightman attempts a counter takedown but Stanfield avoids it well and moves away.
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanfield connects with the punch.

Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wightman pushing down on Stanfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
Wightman drops an elbow to the side of Stanfield's head.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Stanfield dodges it nicely.
Stanfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Stanfield kicks Wightman off and gets back to his feet.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanfield throws a low kick but Wightman moves out of range easily.
Stanfield scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wightman scores with a takedown into Stanfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Stanfield blocks nicely.

Stanfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wightman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Wightman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wightman stands and throws Stanfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wightman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stanfield is pushing Wightman's head away, looking to escape. Wightman manages to hold on to the position though.
Wightman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wightman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stanfield is avoiding damage well.
Stanfield wants to control but Wightman postures up.
Stanfield dodges the ground and pound from Wightman.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Wightman drags him back down.
Wightman working the ground and pound from side control.
Stanfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wightman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wightman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wightman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stanfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wightman scores with punches from side control.
Stanfield pushes Wightman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wightman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wightman scores with punches from side control.
Wightman prevents Stanfield from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stanfield works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Wightman keeps him under control.
Stanfield is refusing to be controlled, as Wightman sits in half guard.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Wightman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stanfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman wants to control but Stanfield is keeping him busy.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

It looks like Kane Stanfield has been cut.
Stanfield is looking to escape.
Stanfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stanfield trying to control from the bottom.
Stanfield taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stanfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wightman is on him like a limpet, forcing Stanfield back against the cage.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wightman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wightman wants a takedown.
Wightman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wightman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Stanfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Wightman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wightman shoots in looking for a takedown but Stanfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wightman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Wightman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman has a takedown stuffed.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanfield.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Wightman avoids it with no problem.
Wightman looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wightman's calf.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wightman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanfield.
Wightman shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wightman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wightman somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanfield.
Kane Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wightman or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanfield, which made it look bad.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Wightman moves out of range easily.
Kane Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Stanfield.
Wightman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Stanfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wightman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wightman off to one side.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanfield lands a jab to the nose.
Wightman shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Wightman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Wightman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wightman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Wightman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stanfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Stanfield's guard now, I'm sure.

Stanfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wightman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Stanfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Stanfield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with a light punch inside.
Wightman looking for a takedown.

Wightman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stanfield regains guard immediately.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman stops Stanfield from standing up.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wightman postures up in Stanfield's guard and throws a big left but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stanfield stalling.
Wightman is looking for a sweep. Stanfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wightman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Stanfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stanfield avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Wightman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wightman with a hook.
Wightman jabs Stanfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wightman tries for a takedown but Stanfield circles away easily
and Stanfield counters with an outside leg kick.

Wightman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wightman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Stanfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Wightman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wightman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanfield tries to sprawl out of it but Wightman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wightman scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Wightman misses.

Wightman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanfield's guard.

Stanfield pushes Wightman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.

Wightman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanfield to the ground. Wightman is now in Stanfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stanfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Stanfield is continuing to stall.
Stanfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Well,Wightman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Let's hope that Stanfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stanfield tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wightman controls his leg.
Stanfield slows the pace down in half guard.

Stanfield decides to stand up.
Wightman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Wightman misses with a double jab
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wightman has time to react.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Kane Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range and Wightman settles back down.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Wightman misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.

Wightman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Stanfield pushes Wightman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wightman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanfield defends it nicely.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a takedown attempt - Stanfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wightman throws a body punch but Stanfield moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Stanfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stanfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Kane Stanfield!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Kane Stanfield!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kane Stanfield!

Kane Stanfield wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kane Stanfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.