PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild's entrance music is Jesse & Joy - Llorar. A fine choice. Musial Stanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fairchild
vs
Stanson

219 cm
30
208 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

190 cm
25
204 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson shoots in but Fairchild avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Stanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fairchild lands an upkick as Stanson stands over him.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fairchild has control of Stanson's left arm, preventing Stanson from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairchild, not yet.
Fairchild is controlling Stanson's posture.
Stanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stanson pushes down on Fairchild's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stanson is thwarting Fairchild's attempts to control the position.
Fairchild tries to roll over but Stanson keeps him under control.
Stanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairchild is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Fairchild has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairchild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Fairchild feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fairchild postures up and lands a big shot to Stanson's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fairchild keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanson's head.
Fairchild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stanson working a defensive guard here.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is pulling down on Fairchild's head to control his posture.
Fairchild sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Stanson. Stanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Stanson with that takedown attempt.
Ask Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.
Fairchild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanson is looking to clinch but Fairchild is avoiding it.

Stanson rushes Fairchild and presses him up against the cage.
Stanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairchild avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Fairchild manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairchild half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fairchild.

Stanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairchild is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson is trying to control the position but Fairchild postures up.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stanson has momentary wrist control but Fairchild slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fairchild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanson is on top in guard.

Ask Fairchild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairchild wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild trying to keep a closed guard but Stanson is proving a slippery customer.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairchild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairchild looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Fairchild is keeping the position.
Stanson trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Fairchild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanson can do to turn this around?

Fairchild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stanson won't allow Fairchild to sweep him here.
Stanson trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairchild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson shoots in for a double leg but Fairchild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ask Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.
Stanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairchild swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Stanson avoids nicely.
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Stanson. Stanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairchild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairchild swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fairchild feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fairchild trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Fairchild passes Stanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fairchild working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fairchild postures up and lands a big shot to Stanson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ask Fairchild dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanson sprawls and moves away.
Stanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fairchild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanson.
Stanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairchild tries to avoid it but Stanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairchild to the ground. Fairchild escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fairchild. Those never looked like landing.

Fairchild tries to keep at a distance but Stanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stanson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Fairchild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Fairchild both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fairchild looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairchild is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stanson!
Fairchild tries to control but Stanson wriggling away.
Fairchild with the ground and pound from mount.
Fairchild in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stanson is in a horrible position here. Fairchild smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fairchild controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fairchild cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild trying to control but Stanson is having none of it.
Fairchild landing strikes from the mount.
Fairchild landing strikes from the mount.
Fairchild is trying to control here but Stanson has managed to regain half guard.

Stanson pushes Fairchild off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Fairchild is avoiding it.

Fairchild feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
Stanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairchild slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stanson defending against the ground and pound.
Fairchild is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stanson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Fairchild drags him back down.
Stanson wants to control but Fairchild postures up.
Stanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stanson is staying active underneath Fairchild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fairchild is really struggling to control Stanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fairchild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stanson is looking for a sweep. Fairchild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Musial Stanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ask Fairchild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairchild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ask Fairchild!
During a confident post fight interview, Ask Fairchild thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.