PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yasutsune
vs
Stanfield

177 cm
23
164 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
164 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azato Yasutsune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Yasutsune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasutsune has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanfield.
Stanfield connects with the punch.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yasutsune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
Yasutsune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yasutsune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Stanfield counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Stanfield blocks the low kick.
Stanfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasutsune.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasutsune 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.
Stanfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune pushes Stanfield away with a front kick.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanfield.
Yasutsune is looking to slow Stanfield down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Yasutsune.
A head kick misses from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Stanfield throws a body kick.
Yasutsune thumps Stanfield with a low kick.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Yasutsune steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield feints a jab promting Yasutsune to slip. Stanfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yasutsune slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Yasutsune connects with an inside leg kick.
Yasutsune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune keeps Stanfield at a distance using the push kick.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasutsune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yasutsune wants to slow Stanfield down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanfield clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Stanfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Stanfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Yasutsune won't allow it.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Yasutsune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Yasutsune tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune can't break the clinch.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Yasutsune.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Yasutsune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasutsune is trying to push Stanfield away but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yasutsune throws a wild body kick that Stanfield sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune misses with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a good low kick that Yasutsune was not able to check.
Stanfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Stanfield moved away.
Yasutsune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Yasutsune avoids a kick to the body.
Yasutsune misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Yasutsune tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune blocks the body kick.
Yasutsune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yasutsune 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield looks for the body kick but Yasutsune saw that one coming.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanfield, right into the meat.
Yasutsune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Yasutsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasutsune down.
Stanfield throws a push kick but Yasutsune slaps the foot to one side.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Yasutsune takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries to circle away but Stanfield has him pinned against the cage.
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yasutsune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stanfield's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stanfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Yasutsune misses
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune 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.
Yasutsune throws a front kick that sends Stanfield stumbling back into the cage.

Stanfield clinches with his opponent.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yasutsune is trying to break the clinch but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A head kick from Stanfield lands but Yasutsune takes it in his stride.
Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yasutsune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yasutsune lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yasutsune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasutsune.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yasutsune's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Yasutsune back into the cage.
Stanfield wants to break free but Yasutsune has control.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.

Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanfield in the body.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Yasutsune swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
Yasutsune scores with a head kick.

Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Yasutsune back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Yasutsune manages to break the clinch.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Yasutsune has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Yasutsune takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yasutsune looks for the body kick but Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Yasutsune is out of range.
Stanfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yasutsune. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yasutsune slips under a jab.
Yasutsune looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Yasutsune ducks under and follows up with a left that Yasutsune also avoids with ease.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yasutsune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Yasutsune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yasutsune throws a low kick, looking for Stanfield's leg but Stanfield calmly moves out of range.
Stanfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yasutsune at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the head.
Stanfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yasutsune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield throws out a leg kick but Yasutsune moves out of range and Stanfield only half commits.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a left and a right that stings Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasutsune connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Stanfield moved away.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a solid leg kick but Stanfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
Yasutsune takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Aaron Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Stanfield.
Stanfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yasutsune.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield pushes Yasutsune away with a front kick.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield throws a push kick but Yasutsune slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Yasutsune misses
and Stanfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Yasutsune shrugs it off.
Stanfield scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasutsune, right into the meat.
Stanfield throws a head kick that Yasutsune semi-blocks.
Yasutsune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Stanfield tries to clinch up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yasutsune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stanfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Yasutsune's head but Yasutsune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasutsune walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yasutsune missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Stanfield's knee but Stanfield avoids it well.

Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Yasutsune in a clinch.
Yasutsune has had enough of the clinch but Stanfield keeps him there for the moment.
Stanfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stanfield 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.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasutsune avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stanfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasutsune.
A bit of stalling here from Stanfield.
Stanfield working aggressively here.

Yasutsune breaks the clinch.
Yasutsune ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Yasutsune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yasutsune wants to land a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yasutsune circles away quickly and effectively.

Stanfield gets a clinch.

Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Yasutsune plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Stanfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yasutsune, pushing him back against the cage.
Yasutsune looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yasutsune is looking to control Stanfield's arms but Stanfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yasutsune has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield being controlled against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield has Yasutsune pressed against the cage, preventing Yasutsune from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield tries to break free but Yasutsune pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses.
Stanfield stalling in the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasutsune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield looking to stall.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yasutsune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yasutsune blocks an uppercut.
Yasutsune leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasutsune controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Yasutsune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yasutsune tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanfield is able to avoid easily.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield pushes Yasutsune away with a front kick.
Stanfield looks to throw a body kick
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yasutsune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stanfield throws a body kick the misses
and Yasutsune counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stanfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Stanfield's knee but Stanfield avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.

Stanfield clinches up with Yasutsune and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yasutsune misses with a knee to the head.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Yasutsune misses.
Yasutsune connects with a solid leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield throws a series of strikes that have Yasutsune backpedaling.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasutsune circles away.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Stanfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yasutsune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stanfield's knee momentarily.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanfield in the body.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Yasutsune scores with a punch to the head.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasutsune connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanfield scrambles back to his feet.
Aaron Stanfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yasutsune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yasutsune fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
Yasutsune misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield looks for the body kick but Yasutsune saw that one coming.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Azato Yasutsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasutsune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Stanfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanfield 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Stanfield!
Aaron Stanfield is the new lightweight champion!