PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Reeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeder has chosen "Gardenia" by Kyuss as his entrance music. Mikel Page has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Page
vs
Reeder

187 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikel Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Reeder!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reeder tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Page is looking for a kimura but Reeder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reeder pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.

Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeder has managed to free his arm - good work.

Page seems to be working for a kimura but Reeder defends the submission attempt.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet.
Reeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Page. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reeder tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeder is looking to improve his position.
Reeder trying to control from the bottom.

Reeder actively working from the bottom here.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reeder wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reeder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeder tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.

Reeder has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots and misses
and Reeder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Page tries for a takedown but Reeder circles away easily
and Reeder counters with a straight right hand.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikel Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeder cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeder's waist but Reeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Reeder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Reeder.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeder is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Reeder circles away and we're back to standing.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Reeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reeder scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
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!
Reeder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Reeder from controlling successfully.
Reeder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeder controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Reeder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeder avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeder slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeder throws out the jab.
Reeder shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Reeder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeder.
Mikel Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Reeder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Page tries to keep at a distance but Reeder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeder has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reeder taking a breather.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Reeder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reeder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reeder goes for a takedown attempt but Page pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikel Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reeder is trying to improve his position.
Reeder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Page looking for a submission but Reeder manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been informed that Reeder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Reeder is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page looking to pass the guard.

Reeder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Reeder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reeder counter with a right hand.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeder tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Reeder throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Reeder, which made it look bad.
Reeder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.

Reeder clinches with his opponent.

Reeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeder takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Reeder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeder throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reeder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeder sprawls well. Reeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.

Reeder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reeder lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott Reeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reeder wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Reeder content to stall in guard here.

Reeder 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 Reeder, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Reeder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Reeder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
You can see the frustration on Reeder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reeder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Page tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Page has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Reeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Reeder!
Scott Reeder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.