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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paige comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin- Immigrant Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Stark!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Paige. That's going to slow Stark down.
Paige throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Paige chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paige moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Paige lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paige gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Paige stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Paige pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stark looks gassed!
Paige lands with a right to the head.
Paige stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Stark.
Paige throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Paige lands a right hand.
Stark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige knocks Stark to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Nick Stark has been cut.
Paige advances nicely into full mount.
Paige controlling the position easily from mount.
Paige is working for a guillotine from mount but Stark frees his head quite easily.
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!
Paige is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stark to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stark shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige controlling from mount.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Paige has a good base and remains in mount.
Paige wants to finish this one by submission but Stark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paige.
Paige looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paige fails to take his opponent's back.
Paige swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stark is now in Paige's guard. A big mistake from Paige there, giving up the dominant position!
Paige avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paige works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paige trying to control the position.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Paige is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Paige has managed to sweep!
Stark wants to control the position but Paige says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Paige seems content to control.
Paige has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paige lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Paige thows a body shot but no joy.
Paige throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paige lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paige scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paige lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paige clinches.
Paige lands a body shot.
Paige gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Paige is working Stark over against the cage.
Good body shot from Paige.
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!
Paige lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Paige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Paige.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
Stark tries for a takedown but Paige manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Paige.
Paige lands a shot to the body.
Paige stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paige is working Stark over against the cage.
Paige lands a left hand.
Paige lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Paige.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paige pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Paige.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Paige cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Paige lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paige as the two fighters clinch.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
Paige scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Paige scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Paige.
Paige lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Paige.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paige creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
Paige pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paige lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Paige is working Stark over against the cage.
Chris Paige has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paige makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paige avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Stark.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paige lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Paige.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paige prevents it.
Paige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Paige.
Paige stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Paige.
Nice body punch from Paige - that landed with a thud.
Paige digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Paige works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Paige stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands an uppercut.
Paige lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paige cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Paige gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Paige digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paige.
Paige digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paige digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Paige cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Paige gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paige digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Paige scores with a hook to the body.
Paige works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Paige is working Stark over against the cage.
Paige lands a body shot.
Paige lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paige lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Paige lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Paige.
Nice body punch from Paige - that landed with a thud.
Paige lands a shoulder strike.
Stark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paige pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Paige.
Chris Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paige cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paige misses with a series of wild punches.
Chris Paige is winning the standup battle so far.
Paige turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paige misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paige.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paige scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paige throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paige - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paige. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chris Paige is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paige fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paige misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Paige is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paige regains half guard, as Stark was trying to land strikes.
Paige trying to control from the bottom.
Chris Paige is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Paige is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
Paige regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stark.
Paige escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Paige sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige tries to clinch up.
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paige manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stark throws and elbow that misses. Paige uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Paige!
Stark keeping moving, preventing Paige from controlling successfully.
Paige stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paige looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stark throws a strike but Paige rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Paige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paige, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Paige!
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