PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Havoc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready Steady Go. Page is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hand That Feeds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Havoc
vs
Page

188 cm
30
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
30
222 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

BeastMode

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page walks into a stiff left hand from Havoc.
Havoc clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page slips under a jab from Havoc.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Havoc throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havoc misses with a double jab.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havoc pinned against the cage. Havoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with an uppercut

and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Havoc won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Havoc taking punishment in the form of punches.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet but Page drags him back down.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Havoc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
Havoc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Havoc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Page drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Havoc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Havoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Oooooh!!! Havoc has knocked Page down with a huge combo! Havoc steps away and waves a wobbly Page back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Kyle Page has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Havoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Page thinking.
Page dives in and grabs Havoc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Havoc pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Mikey Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Havoc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikey Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Havoc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Havoc trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page avoids the body shot from Havoc.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Mikey Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Havoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page's cut.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Havoc pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havoc.
Havoc misses with a hook

and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Page can't get the takedown.
Havoc lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Havoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikey Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
Havoc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havoc is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Havoc down to the mat. Havoc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havoc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyle Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page postures up in Havoc's guard and throws a big left but Havoc blocks it.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havoc wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Havoc throws a poor cross that misses

and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Havoc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Havoc!

Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Havoc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Havoc won't allow Page to sweep him here.

Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
Havoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc wants to stand but Page has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Page 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havoc as he avoids it easily.
Havoc throws a lazy uppercut

and Page counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Havoc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Havoc thows a leg kick but Page checks it

and Page counters with a single leg into guard. Havoc didn't expect that.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havoc avoids it really well and circles away.
Havoc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Page counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Page.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Havoc.
Mikey Havoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Havoc misses with a shot to the body

and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page is nestled in close to Havoc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havoc is trying to stand.
Page wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Havoc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page misses with a head shot. Havoc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page trying to move into half guard but instead Havoc has managed to sweep!

Havoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Page.
I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!

Mikey Havoc wins by unanimous decision!
Mikey Havoc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.