PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Cliche could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Page's chin.

Cliche
vs
Page

187 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

194 cm
27
207 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Cliche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cliche closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cliche tries to pass to full mount but Page defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page is looking for a sweep. Cliche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page trying to control from the bottom.

Cliche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Page is just riding it out for now. Cliche eventually gives up the hold.
Cliche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Page's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cliche is working away from the top position though.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliche not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cliche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cliche throwing shots but Page is blocking nicely.
Cliche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cliche lands a nice short elbow.
Page avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cliche.
Page regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cliche.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliche throwing strikes but missing.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cliche being controlled here momentarily.
Cliche throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cliche throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cliche's guard. Nice move by Page!
Cliche is controlling Page's posture.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.

Cliche manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cliche shoots in and drives through. Page sprawls well.
Cliche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cliche with a poor takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cliche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cliche.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Cliche.

Cliche looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page pulls Cliche in close to his closed guard and prevents Cliche from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cliche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Page works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Cliche dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Page throws an off balance right hand
and Cliche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page misses the jab.
A big left from Page misses.
Cliche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cliche shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliche's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cliche is defended easily by Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cliche throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Cliche finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cliche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche stands up over Page, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cliche throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cliche is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cliche is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page prevents Cliche from getting back to his feet.
Cliche manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cliche fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Greg Page has been cut.
Cliche misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cliche thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Cliche moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Page has worked his arm free - good work by Page!
Cliche grinds an elbow into Page's temple.
Page dodges the ground and pound from Cliche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to regain half guard here but Cliche keeps moving and retains side control.
Page managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cliche.
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!
Cliche scores with punches from side control.
Page regains half guard, as Cliche was trying to land strikes.
Page regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cliche.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cliche trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Cliche dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Cliche to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliche with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliche throwing strikes from guard but Page blocks nicely.
Cliche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliche is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cliche scoring with some ground and pound.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cliche decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cliche tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche has a takedown stuffed.
Cliche has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliche avoids the body shot from Page.
No luck for Cliche with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Cliche on that attempt.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cliche.
Page misses with a left hand

and Cliche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Page!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche landing strikes, looking to finish!

That has opened up Greg Page's cut even more.
Page is in a horrible position here. Cliche smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cliche lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cliche cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Page is rocked!

The cut above Greg Page's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Greg Page's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Cliche!