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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Corcoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corcoran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lonely Boy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield closes the distance and clinches.
Stanfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
It looks like Dean Corcoran has been cut.
Stanfield presses Corcoran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corcoran has a couple of punches blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanfield has Corcoran pushed against the cage.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Corcoran managing to block the knees to the body from Stanfield.
Stanfield wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield digs a right hand into Corcoran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corcoran's gas tank.
Corcoran blocks the elbow strike.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Corcoran looks winded!
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corcoran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield lands with a light punch inside.
Corcoran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it.
Corcoran missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corcoran or not.
Stanfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Corcoran throws knees to the body.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
Stanfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield is trying to trip Corcoran. He has hold of a leg but Corcoran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stanfield persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Corcoran is working an open guard so Stanfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stanfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stanfield.
A short body shot lands from Stanfield as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield tries for a takedown but Corcoran manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Come on Stanfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stanfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corcoran's defenses.
Stanfield gets through Corcoran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield gets through Corcoran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Stanfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corcoran's defenses.
Corcoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Corcoran.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corcoran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
Corcoran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corcoran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A short right from Stanfield.
Corcoran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Corcoran throws knees to the body.
Corcoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stanfield throws an elbow but misses.
Stanfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corcoran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran avoiding damage as Stanfield throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stanfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corcoran.
Stanfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Corcoran regains guard immediately.
Stanfield stands up and waves to Corcoran to follow him.
Corcoran walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corcoran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Dean Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Corcoran in a clinch.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Corcoran missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corcoran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Corcoran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanfield.
Stanfield leaves Corcoran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stanfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corcoran is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Stanfield.
Corcoran pushes Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Corcoran misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Aaron Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Stanfield.
Stanfield working Corcoran over with knees to the body.
Corcoran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a knee to the body.
Stanfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corcoran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corcoran being controlled against the cage.
Stanfield trying to land knees to the body.
Stanfield dodges an elbow strike from Corcoran.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stanfield as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield looking to throw knees to the head but Corcoran is blocking nicely.
Corcoran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Stanfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Corcoran is rocked!
Stanfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corcoran can do to turn this around?
Stanfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corcoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stanfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the side of Corcoran's head.
Corcoran is trying to break free.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corcoran takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corcoran is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Stanfield lands with a light punch inside.
Stanfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corcoran is defending well for now.
Corcoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stanfield lands with a light punch inside.
Corcoran tries to stall but Stanfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stanfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stanfield manages to end up in side control.
Corcoran seems to have recovered his senses.
Corcoran struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corcoran trying to land knees to the body.
Stanfield lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dean Corcoran's cut even more.
Corcoran missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield is trying to drag Corcoran to the mat but Corcoran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corcorans head.
Corcoran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corcoran prevents it.
Stanfield misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Dean Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Corcoran misses with a takedown
and Stanfield counters with a good low kick that Corcoran was not able to check.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dean Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Corcoran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corcoran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Nice cross by Stanfield.
Stanfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stanfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Corcoran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Corcoran throws knees to the body.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corcorans head.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corcoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corcoran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.
Stanfield digs a right hand into Corcoran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corcoran's gas tank.
Stanfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Corcoran tries for a takedown but Stanfield manages to get underhooks.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Corcoran.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Stanfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Corcoran blocks an elbow strike from Stanfield.
Corcoran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanfield.
Corcoran misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran wants to break free but Stanfield has control.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Stanfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corcoran is defending well for now.
Stanfield pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corcoran prevents it.
Corcoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Corcoran missing with knees to the body.
Corcoran takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
A short right from Stanfield.
Corcoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Stanfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Stanfield.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Corcoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Stanfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Stanfield on the inside.
Stanfield scores with a knee to the head.
Aaron Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Corcoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corcoran tries to break the clinch but Stanfield is controlling the position.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanfield is leaning against Corcoran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanfield lands a knee to the body.
Stanfield lands a takedown into guard.
Dean Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield stops Corcoran from standing up.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Stanfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Stanfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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