PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right On Target. 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.

Price
vs
Stanfield

175 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
34
164 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanfield scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Richie Price has been cut.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.
Stanfield motions for Price to come forward. Stanfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Stanfield moves away and avoids it.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Price misses with a hook.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Price.
Stanfield swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Stanfield takes one to the side of the head.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield slips under a jab.
And Stanfield responds with a good body kick, but Price manages to step out the way in time.
Stanfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield scores with a body shot.
Stanfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Price back to the cage. Stanfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Price.
Stanfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Price is wise to it.
Stanfield shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Price.
Stanfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Price momentarily.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Price steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanfield somewhat.
Price moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
A little feinted left hand from Price on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Price definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Price throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.

Stanfield is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stanfield flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stanfield is out cold! Price holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Price!