PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stanfield
vs
Stout

180 cm
20
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stout shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanfield defends it nicely.
Stanfield scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stout showed some decent athleticism there.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Stout is controlling him
Stout is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Stout is working for a kimura but Stanfield is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stanfield!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stout working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stanfield can't escape the position.
Stanfield's coaches at London Top Tier have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stout landing shots from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stout working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
You get the feeling that Stanfield really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stanfield tries to reverse the position but Stout maintains control.
Stanfield tries to hold on but Stout postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield working to try and regain half guard.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stanfield wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stout tries to keep control of the position but Stanfield is staying busy.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up.
Stanfield can't escape the position.
Stanfield is working hard here to advance position.
Stout tries to keep control of the position but Stanfield is staying busy.
Stanfield is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stout is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stanfield defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Stout working for a choke but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stanfield staying busy and making it hard for Stout to control.
You can see the frustration on Stanfield's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well, with Stout on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stanfield is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Stout tightening his grip on Stanfield, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stout looking to break Stanfield's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stanfield remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stout will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stanfield trying to get back to his feet but Stout is in full control for now.

Stout has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stanfield manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stout's guard. Nice work there by Stanfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Stout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stout dives in and grabs Stanfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanfield pushes down on Stout's head and hops out.
Stout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanfield swivels and escapes.
Stanfield throws a counter high kick but Stout was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stout.
Stout lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stout has had enough of the clinch but Stanfield keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stout or not.
Stout takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stouts head.
Stanfield pushes Stout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stout drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stout is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Stout can't get the takedown.
Stout wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stout letting Stanfield take a breather here.
Stanfield pushes Stout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Stanfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
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 nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stanfield.
Stout drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a knee to the head.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stout backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stouts head.
A body shot lands from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stouts head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Stanfield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield presses Stout against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stout is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Stanfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield leaning against his opponent.
Kane Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stouts head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Stanfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Stout or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanfield, which made it look bad.
Stanfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stout back to the cage. Stanfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Stout closes the distance and clinches up with Stanfield, looking for a takedown. Stout pushes Stanfield against the cage but Stanfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stout is defended easily by Stanfield.
Kane Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stout.
Nice uppercut there from Stanfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Stout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield thows a body kick. Stout tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stout shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanfield thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stout tries for a takedown but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stout takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sam Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Stout moves out of range.
Stanfield is looking to slow Stout down with leg kicks.
Stout is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice head kick!
Kane Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a right hand that Stout ducks under and follows up with a left that Stout also avoids with ease.
Stout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stout takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stanfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Stout off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Stanfield.
Stanfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stout has his takedown stuffed

and Stanfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanfield.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stout can do to turn this around?
Stout tries for a takedown but Stanfield manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Stanfield.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Stanfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stout tries to pull guard but Stanfield won't allow it.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but Stout blocks it.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stout takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
A short left from Stanfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Stanfield to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Stanfield!
Kane Stanfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.