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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Sinfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Stanton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Sinfield!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sinfield showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stanton is controlling Sinfield's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stanton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stanton is looking to control Sinfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanton avoid being mounted?
Stanton tries to get to full guard but Sinfield has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sinfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinfield postures up in Stanton's guard and throws a big left but Stanton blocks it.
Stanton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sinfield tries to hold on but Stanton pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Stanton controlling his opponent.
Sinfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stanton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sinfield is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinfield is still trying to improve position.
Stanton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sinfield tries to clinch up but Stanton circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinfield with a hook.
Sinfield feints and as Stanton raises his hands in defense, Sinfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton looking for a guillotine here but Sinfield defends easily.
Stanton is pulling down on Sinfield's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanton keeping moving, preventing Sinfield from controlling successfully.
Stanton is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Sinfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sinfield throws a head kick that half lands.
Sinfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sinfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stanton quickly recovers to half guard.
Sinfield is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stanton trying to control from the bottom.
Stanton is staying active underneath Sinfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stanton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanton trying to get back to full guard but Sinfield takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton tries to lock up and control but Sinfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sinfield punching from mount but Stanton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sinfield misses with a head shot.
Stanton controls the position.
Sinfield trying to control but Stanton is having none of it.
Stanton tries to hold on but Sinfield pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton is trying to escape the mount.
Stanton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sinfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stanton wants to control but Sinfield is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinfield trying to control but Stanton is having none of it.
Sinfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stanton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stanton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stanton is trying to maintain the position but Sinfield is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Sinfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sinfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sinfield wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Stanton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinfield wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Sinfield.
Sinfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sinfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sinfield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stanton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stanton tries to bench press Sinfield off him but Sinfield keeps the position.
Sinfield working the ground and pound but Stanton is defending the strikes.
Sinfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stanton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stanton manages to get back to half guard.
Sinfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanton's head.
Nice strikes from Sinfield there.
Stanton is trying is best to control the position here.
Sinfield trying to control from Stanton's half guard. Stanton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stanton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanton has wrist control.
Sinfield works over Stanton with some ground and pound from guard.
Stanton keeping moving, preventing Sinfield from controlling successfully.
Stanton controls Sinfield momentarily but Sinfield frees himself.
Stanton keeping moving, preventing Sinfield from controlling successfully.
Stanton striking off his back but it's not causing Sinfield any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ben Sinfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sinfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stanton!
Sinfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanton can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stanton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stanton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sinfield.
Stanton tries to get to full guard but Sinfield has control of the leg.
Ben Sinfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stanton wants to get back to full guard.
Stanton wants to get back to his feet.
Stanton wants to control but Sinfield is keeping busy.
Stanton is staying active underneath Sinfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Sinfield.
Sinfield dives in and scores a takedown into Stanton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton looking to control.
Sinfield wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanton is on top in guard.
Stanton controlling from the top position.
Cliff Stanton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Sinfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cliff Stanton.
Sinfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Sinfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sinfield 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Sinfield!
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FIGHT
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