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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartholemeaux shoots in but Paige avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paige takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartholemeaux fails with the takedown.
A shot to the body from Bartholemeaux misses
and Paige counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paige swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bartholemeaux counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paige!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bartholemeaux controlling the pace for now.
Bartholemeaux stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paige misses with a hook
and Bartholemeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paige tries to avoid it but Bartholemeaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paige to the ground. Paige escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingston Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux misses with a double jab
and Paige counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartholemeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paige counters with a two punch combo.
Bartholemeaux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paige has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartholemeaux is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige gets back to full guard.
Bartholemeaux wanted to stand there but Paige had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paige looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartholemeaux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bartholemeaux misses with a right hand
and Paige counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paige catches Bartholemeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartholemeaux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paige on the side of the head.
Stan Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paige as he jumps to the side.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paige counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paige stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paige wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholemeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Paige counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartholemeaux fails with the takedown.
Bartholemeaux looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Paige.
Paige misses with a hook. Bartholemeaux ducked under it nicely.
Paige fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paige lands a jab.
Bartholemeaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paige tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bartholemeaux is in Paige's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Bartholemeaux dominated that 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.
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paige misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston Bartholemeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paige throws an overhand right that lands on Bartholemeaux's shoulder, as Bartholemeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Paige throws a body punch but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Bartholemeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Paige counters with a three punch combo that has Bartholemeaux backing up. Bartholemeaux nods at Paige to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Paige. That snapped Bartholemeaux's head back.
Bartholemeaux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paige.
It looks like Kingston Bartholemeaux has been cut.
Bartholemeaux throws a combination that misses
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paige avoids it really well and circles away.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Paige counter with a right hand.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paige sprawls well. Paige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Paige misses.
Bartholemeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Paige counters with a stiff right hand.
Stan Paige is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Paige cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paige tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartholemeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Paige.
Bartholemeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Paige counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paige throws a right hand that misses
and Bartholemeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Paige counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy body kick
and Paige cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paige gets caught flat footed, as Bartholemeaux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bartholemeaux is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige wriggles free and stands up.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Paige counters with a left to the body.
Bartholemeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paige counters with a one-two to the body.
Bartholemeaux fails to land the takedown.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingston Bartholemeaux.
Paige scores with a hook.
Bartholemeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartholemeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paige lands with a right hand.
Bartholemeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Paige counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paige lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartholemeaux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paige to the ground. Bartholemeaux is now in Paige's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
That's time! Paige's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bartholemeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Paige counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartholemeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartholemeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paige throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bartholemeaux counter with a right hand.
Paige ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartholemeaux moves away.
Paige cracks a nice hook into Bartholemeaux's ribs.
Bartholemeaux misses with a hook
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartholemeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Paige.
Paige swings for the body but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Paige stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemeaux. Bartholemeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paige works the jab nicely.
Bartholemeaux misses with a hook
letting Paige counter with a right hand.
Paige on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paige cracks Bartholemeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartholemeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paige moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paige slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartholemeaux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartholemeaux moves forwards but Paige connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux slips a straight right by Paige.
Paige throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartholemeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paige scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartholemeaux in his tracks.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingston Bartholemeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paige's head.
Bartholemeaux misses with a right hand
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paige avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paige darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paige scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paige lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige throws a hook to the side of Bartholemeaux's head but Bartholemeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan Paige.
I think Paige 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Paige!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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