PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Stanfield acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Position
vs
Stanfield

176 cm
21
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Position moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Position's shoulder, as Position tries to avoid the shot.
Position keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Position. Position circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Position.

Stanfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Position to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Stanfield is looking for a triangle but Position pushes his legs off easily.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stanfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stanfield is trying to control the position but Position postures up.

Stanfield has his foot on Position's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Position works his way back into a safe position though.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stanfield has his foot on Position's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Position works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Position works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Position wants to free his trapped foot but Stanfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanfield wants to improve his position but Position is controlling well.
Position is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.
Stanfield is not content to let Position control the position.
Stanfield trying to hold on to Position's head to control him but Position postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Position is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Position wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Position seems to be looking for submissions.

Stanfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stanfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Position pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
Position stopping the sweep attempt from Stanfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanfield is on top in guard.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Position has an active guard here but Stanfield has managed to pass into half guard.
Stanfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Position regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stanfield postures up in Position's guard and throws a big left but Position blocks it.
Stanfield throwing strikes from guard but Position blocks nicely.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Position keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Position working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanfield.
Position is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Position seems to be looking for submissions.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Position wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Position is working hard here to advance position.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.

Position seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield has his hands on Position's head, controlling the position.
Position postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Stanfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Position gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Position.
Position drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Sub Position has been cut.
Stanfield lands a jab to the nose.

Position drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Position sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanfield's guard.
Stanfield trying to control from the bottom.
Position trying to mount his opponent but Stanfield defends it.
Stanfield trying to hold on to Position's head to control him but Position postures up.
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!
Position trying to control the action but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Miles Stanfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Position is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.

Position is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanfield defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Position is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Position keeps him under control.
Position wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Position is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Position is working for a kimura but Stanfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Position is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Position is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanfield is just riding it out for now. Position eventually gives up the hold.
Position is pressing down on Stanfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanfield is holding on for now.
Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
Position trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanfield, not yet.
Position stands and throws Stanfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stanfield tries to buck Position off but Position is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Position is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield prevents Position from improving position.
Stanfield tries to bench press Position off him but Position keeps the position.
Position tries to advance to mount but Stanfield denies him.
Stanfield sneaks back into half guard.
Position works his way into side control.
Stanfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Position's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Position throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Position pulls his head out easily.
Stanfield wants to get back to full guard.
Stanfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Position trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Position looking to sit in guard and control but Stanfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Stanfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Position preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Position is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanfield defends well.
Stanfield postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sub Position will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sub Position's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Position.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Position showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield catches Position with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Position has his takedown stuffed
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Position circles away.
Stanfield throws the left hand but Position avoids the punch easily.
Stanfield lands with a right hand.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Position has time to react.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with a straight right. Position didn't see that one coming.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Position shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanfield as he jumps to the side.
Position moves out of range as Stanfield strikes.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stanfield throws a solid leg kick but Position takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanfield.
Position keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Stanfield finds it's target.

Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Position in a clinch.
Position blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Position is trying to drag Stanfield to the mat but Stanfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Position. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Stanfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Stanfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield slows down the pace here.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Position.
Stanfield missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield gets through Position's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Position on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Position jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanfield walks away with a smile on his face. Position gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Position circles away.
Position misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Position ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Stanfield closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanfield.
Position tries to pull guard but Stanfield forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield pushes Position back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Position tightens his grip and picks Stanfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Stanfield manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Position postures up.
Stanfield wants to sweep here but Position controlling him for the moment.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanfield drops an elbow to the side of Position's head.
Position tries to roll over but Stanfield keeps him under control.

Stanfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Position is just riding it out for now. Stanfield eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Position is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Stanfield!