PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Kytke (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.

Page
vs
Kytke

178 cm
20
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Kytke!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kytke.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kytke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kytke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Page - that will leave a mark!
Kytke digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Kytke throws a left and a right that both miss

and Page counters by moving into the clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kytke's elbow.
Kytke has Page pressed against the cage.
Kytke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kytke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kytke content to control rather than advance.
Page moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kytke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Page is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kytke, into his guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Kytke keeps moving.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kytke is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Kytke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kytke.
Kytke throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kytke.
Page scores with a head kick. Kytke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kytke connects with a looping right hand.
Kytke avoids the body shot from Page.
Kytke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Page but Page pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kytke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Kytke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kytke slows down the pace here.
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Kytke.
Kytke looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page lands a shot to the body.
Kytke looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kytke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kytke blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Kytke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Kytke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kytke wants a takedown.
Kytke misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kytke counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryan Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kytke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Page dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kytke moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.
Page cracks the inside of Kytke's front leg.
Page lands a front kick.
Kytke fails with the takedown.
Kytke shoots and misses
and Page counters with a head kick. That will keep Kytke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kytke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryan Page is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Page.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kytke.
Bryan Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Kytke.
Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kytke takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a push kick but Kytke slaps the foot to one side.
Page lands with a nice body kick.
Kytke is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Page.
Kytke takes one to the side of the head.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Kytke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Page scores with a kick to the body.
Kytke blocks the body kick.
Page circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryan Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kytke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page lands with a good body shot.
Kytke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Page bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page lands with a kick to the temple. Kytke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Page cracks Kytke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hans Kytke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Kytke is rocked!

Page lands a big uppercut and Kytke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kytke looks OK. Page waves Kytke back to his feet!
Kytke is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him?

Page gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Page lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kytke has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Kytke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Kytke seems to have recovered his senses.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kytke can do to turn this around?
A short right from Page on the inside.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.

Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kytke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Page clinches with his opponent.
Page misses with some punches.
Page digs a right hand underneath Kytke's ribcage. Kytke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Page lands a left hand.
Kytke tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Kytke has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Page tries to break the clinch but Kytke is controlling the position.
Kytke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kytke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Page.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kytke prevents a body shot from Page.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Kytke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kytke backwards.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page misses with a body punch.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Kytke's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page lands a left hand.

Page breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Page dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page jabs Kytke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Kytke does no damage.
Kytke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kytke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kytke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page slips under a jab from Kytke.

Page moves into the clinch.
Kytke misses with a knee strike.
Kytke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Bryan Page has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kytke looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Kytke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page thuds his shin into the meat of Kytke's side.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Page.
Page feints and then cracks Kytke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kytke down.
Crunch! Page slams his shin into Kytke's torso.
A thudding body kick lands there by Page!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kytke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Page scores with a four punch combination!
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kytke in his tracks.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kytke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Page scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page cracks the inside of Kytke's front leg.

Page moves into the clinch.
Page lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kytke backwards.
Kytke prevents a body shot from Page.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kytke tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Page.
Kytke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kytke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Page tries to avoid it but Kytke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Page to the ground. Page escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryan Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Kytke.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kytke swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to land a front kick but Kytke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page is looking to clinch but Kytke is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Kytke avoids the body shot from Page.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Page finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kytke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Page shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kytke looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Page is looking to clinch but Kytke is avoiding it.
Kytke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Page scores with a leg kick.
Kytke misses with a series of wild punches.
Page takes a swing at Kytke's ribcage but misses.
Bryan Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page throws a series of punches but Kytke moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Kytke.
Page dips to his left and cracks Kytke with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Page, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Page!
A relieved looking Bryan Page thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.