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Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Holmes Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Holmes Jr throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Page takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page lands a head shot.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Page dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes Jr's guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page stands up over Holmes Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Page content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Holmes Jr has locked up a guillotine! Holmes Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Page is holding on here and Holmes Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Page has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Holmes Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page fails with the takedown
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Gregor catches Page napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Page to the canvas! #ROC2#Page is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Gregor connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Page is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregor throwing strikes but missing.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Gregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Gregor lands a couple of digs.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gregor landing some decent shots from guard.
Page controlling the position.#T1#
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregor stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregor.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Gregor unleashes a big counter combination but Page bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Page throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Gregor is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Gregor's guard.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.#T2#
Gregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gregor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregor landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Page is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor is working Page over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Gregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregor scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Page seems keen to control Gregor's posture.
Gregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gregor distracts Page with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Gregor throws a sloppy strike and Page has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gregor is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Page!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Page!

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a body kick.
A big left from Granger misses.
Page avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Granger fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Page thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Page postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is really struggling to control Granger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
Page won't allow Granger to get back to his feet. #T1#
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page stands up over Granger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Granger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page stops Granger from standing up.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page stops Granger from standing up. #ES2#
Granger kicks Page off and gets to his feet.
Page moves out of range as Granger strikes.#TD#
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Granger pushes Page away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Page gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Page throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Page landing a few strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Page asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Granger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Page with the ground and pound but Granger regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granger defends it well. #ES2#
Granger has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Granger swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Granger blocks a jab.#T4#
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Page in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page avoids the body shot from Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Granger's guard.

Granger pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Page takes a kick to the side of the head.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page slips under a jab from Granger.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page tries to move into range but Granger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Page slips a jab from Granger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Page has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Page and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Page lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Granger, which made it look bad.
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Page misses with a straight right.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Page stuns Granger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Page down.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page moves out of range as Granger strikes.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Page tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger lands a body shot.
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!
Page blocks a head kick by Granger.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granger on the side of the head.
Granger feints and then cracks Page's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Page down.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger misses the jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Granger enables Page to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A big right from Granger misses.
Page tries for a takedown but Granger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a hook but Page blocks it.
A jab from Page does it's job there.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Page looks for a takedown but Granger sprawls well.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger misses the jab.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Granger tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Granger's head.
Page looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page winds up and cracks Granger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
Granger is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Granger defending well though.
Page stops Granger from getting back to his feet.
Page wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Page is controlling him
Granger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom.
Granger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Granger slips under a jab from Page.
Page avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger jabs Page to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger looks for the body kick but Page saw that one coming.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Page takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.#T1#
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Page tries for a takedown but Granger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Granger defending well though. #ES2#
Granger pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Page doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Page crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Page gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Page manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger lands a nice looking body kick.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Page throws a shot to the body.
Granger throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range.
Page throws out a powerful jab.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Page moved away.
Granger swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Page lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Page.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Page connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Page gets a clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Page misses.
Page misses with a body shot
and Granger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granger tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granger to the ground. Granger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granger 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!

In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Archer looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Archer misses.
Page defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Page avoids the body shot from Archer.
Page has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Archer lands with a right hand. #TD#
Page gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer moves into full guard. #T1#
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page postures up.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Archer wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Archer seems keen to control Page's posture.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Page managing to control the position.
Archer distracts Page with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Page looking to control.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Archer moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn!
Page is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Page tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Page regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Archer wants to take a breather but Page is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Page connects with a single shot there.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page cracks Archer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
A hook to the body from Archer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Page tightens his grip and picks Archer up, before dumping him to the ground. Archer manages to land in guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Page's head.#T2#
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer chips away with some ground and pound.
Page has momentary wrist control but Archer slips an elbow through the middle.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page controlling the position.
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVR#
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Page is trying to control but can't.
Archer is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page trying to control here.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Archer prevents Page from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVR#
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kermit Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Page pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Archer is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Archer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Archer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Page is rocked!#SUB#
Page looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Archer has picked Page up and slammed him! Page can't keep hold of the triangle and Archer manages to pass to side control!
Archer working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Page is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
Archer throws a strike aimed at the side of Page's head but Page avoids it well.
Page tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Archer prevents Page from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Archer.#CUT2#Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
Page is looking to get to half guard.
Page tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer tries to control but Page wriggling away.
Page regains half guard.
Archer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Archer throwing shots but Page is blocking nicely.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page trying to control the position.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Archer landing with the ground and pound.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer scores with a spinning back kick!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2#
Archer cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Archer finish him? #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kermit Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kermit Archer!

A relieved looking Kermit Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Silver darts in and clinches Page up against the cage.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Silver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silver trying to stall but Page improves his position.
Page tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Page has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Silver. #TD2#
Page gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silver 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.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silver is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver has control of Page's left arm, preventing Page from doing any damage.
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page is in close to Silver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page works over Silver with some ground and pound from guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silver is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page postures up in Silver's guard and throws a big left but Silver blocks it. #T3#
Silver keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page stands up over Silver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page throws a strike but Silver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silver is one step ahead there.
Page keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully. #T4#
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silver is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silver avoid being mounted?
Silver taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page slips a nice elbow through Silver's hands, connecting with Silver's forehead.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Silver as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Silver pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Page.
A short right from Silver.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Page gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silver regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.#CL2#
Page rushes Silver and presses him up against the cage.
Silver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Silver. #TD2#
Page gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Page is thwarting Silver's attempts to control the position.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to pass the guard but Silver is defending well.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Page looks to land a strike but Silver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page is pushing down on Silver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silver is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Silver's temple.
Ground and pound from Page.
Silver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silver leaves Page with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Page drives through with a takedown into Silver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Silver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Silver!#REVR#
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silver looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Page controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself.
Page has control of Silver's left arm, preventing Silver from doing any damage.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silver is one step ahead there.
Ari Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silver manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page swings for the body but Silver moves out of range. #CL#
Silver clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.
Page tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Ari Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silver regains guard immediately.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page controlling from the top position. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Page avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Page drives through with a takedown into Walcott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page stands up over Walcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page stands and throws Walcott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Walcott is looking for a sweep.
Walcott taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of Walcott's head but Walcott avoids it well.
Page is working Walcott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Page working the strikes but Walcott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half 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!
Walcott wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walcott's head.
Page is trying to control. Walcott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walcott is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walcott's head.
Page thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walcott defending well though.
Page looks to land a strike but Walcott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Page pushing down on Walcott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walcott has his hands clasped together around Page's back. He's all about the action.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page wants to take a breather but Walcott is having none of it.
Walcott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walcott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page with the ground and pound but Walcott uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walcott controlling the position.#T3#
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Walcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Walcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page works over Walcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Page pushes down on Walcott's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Page is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Walcott to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Walcott is retaining full guard.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Walcott darts in and clinches Page up against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Page has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walcott down to the mat. Walcott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walcott sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walcott tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walcott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page prevents Walcott from improving his position.#T1#
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Walcott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
Page is nestled in close to Walcott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Walcott is looking to improve his position.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page looks to land a strike but Walcott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walcott is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Walcott working a defensive guard here.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
Page cracks Walcott with a solid left hand.
Walcott 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.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Page misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walcott's half guard.
Walcott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walcott is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Page there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walcott is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that second round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Walcott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott with the inside leg kick.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Page clinches.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walcott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Page. #T1#
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Page.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walcott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Page misses with the head strike.
Walcott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Page tries for a takedown but Walcott manages to get underhooks.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walcott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T2#
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page blocks an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Page is trying to trip Walcott. He has hold of a leg but Walcott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Page postures up in Walcott's guard and throws a big left but Walcott blocks it.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving. #T3#
Page pushing down on Walcott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page trying to control the action but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Walcott wants to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walcott tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Walcott's temple.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page wants to take a breather but Walcott is having none of it.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Walcott defends it.
Walcott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page. #T4#
Walcott is trying to control but can't.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Page moves away from the strike by Walcott.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Page dives in and grabs Walcott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walcott pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Walcott should have avoided that one.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walcott.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Walcott.
I think Page 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

The defeated Joe Walcott had this to say: 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Page throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Page.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Page lands with a shot to the body.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Liu as Page shoots in.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Page throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Liu's guard.

Liu pushes Page off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Liu tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Page with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu misses with a double jab. #T2#
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu throws a series of punches but Page avoids them all with ease.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu feints a jab promting Page to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Page slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page tries to clinch up
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu blocks a jab.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Page on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Page with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.#T3#
Page walks into a left hand.
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
A swing and a miss from Page.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu pulls Page in to control the position.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page being controlled here momentarily.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Liu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page postures up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Page won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Liu takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Page.
Liu avoiding damage.
Page is working Liu over against the cage.
Page is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page lands a body punch.
Liu prevents a body shot from Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
Liu tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Page.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Page on the inside.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Page. #T1#
Liu prevents a body shot from Page.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page misses with a body punch.
A short left from Liu.
Page has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Page can turn it around.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #TD2#
Page gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Liu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page wants to take a breather but Liu is having none of it. #T2#
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Page is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Liu as he works his way to full guard.
Liu is trying to keep Page in close.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Page wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Page cracks Liu with a solid left hand.
Oh Liu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page with a nice head shot there.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Liu covers up, he's hurt! Page keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Page and the ref steps in to end the fight! Page can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Jun Liu spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Bang     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Page lands a head shot.#CL#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kwon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kwon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwon scores with a nice head shot.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwon! But no joy.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwon was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page swings for the body but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Page connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwon scrambles back to his feet.
Kwon swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwon's waist but Kwon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Kwon throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kwon counters with a straight right hand.
Page moves out of range as Kwon strikes.
Page misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kwon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Kwon moves away and avoids it.
Kwon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kwon throws an off balance right hand
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwon swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sol Kwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Page misses.
Kwon misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kwon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kwon misses the jab.
Kwon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwon's waist but Kwon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Kwon moves out of range as Page strikes.
Kwon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwon but Kwon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL#
Page moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Page on the inside.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwon, as that shot connected.
Kwon throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Page has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Page defending well as Kwon loads up on a big left hand.
Kwon throws a leg kick but Page checks it.
Page goes for a double leg but Kwon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwon continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Kwon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kwon lands an uppercut.
Page lands a nice uppercut.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwon gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Kwon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Page throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kwon blocks an uppercut.
Kwon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kwon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwon lands with a good body shot.
Kwon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Page's head backwards.
A combination from Kwon does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwon cracks Page with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Page tries for a takedown but Kwon circles away easily
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.#CL#
Page closes the distance and pushes Kwon back into the cage.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwon.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwon's elbow.
Kwon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Page has Kwon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwon blocking some punches. #T4#
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Kwon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Kwon misses.
Kwon scores with a jab.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwon.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwon throws out the jab.
Page takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page misses the jab.
It seemed like Kwon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Kwon cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwon as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page slips under a jab from Kwon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Kwon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kwon scores with a nice head shot.
Kwon jabs Page right on the nose. Page blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Page is rocked!
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon misses with a two punch combination.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
Kwon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kwon misses with a wild body shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwon misses the target.
Kwon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kwon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page throws a body punch but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Page counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Page does it's job there.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Kwon shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kwon doesn't seem phased though.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kwon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page dips to his left and cracks Kwon with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Kwon misses its intended target.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Page looks to land a right hand but Kwon moved out of range.#T2#
Kwon misses the jab.
Page has his takedown stuffed
letting Kwon counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Page at a distance.
Kwon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Page tries to clinch up but Kwon circles away and keeps his distance.
Page connects with a right hand. Kwon shakes it off.
Page closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Page has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwon finds it's way round the side to connect with Page's head.
Kwon misses with a lunging right hand
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page punishes Kwon's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kwon does it's job there.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Kwon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sol Kwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwon throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Kwon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kwon's guard.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Kwon's brow.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Kwon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Kwon!

Page wants to sweep here but Kwon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwon is fighting to break Page's control of his arms but Page is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kwon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
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.
Kwon wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.#SUB#
Page working for a triangle but Kwon defends it easily.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sol Kwon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kwon misses the jab.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Kwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwon misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kwon. Those never looked like landing.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwon missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwon cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwon.
Sol Kwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Page rushes Kwon and presses him up against the cage.
Kwon blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Page gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kwon regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kwon wants to sweep but no luck.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page postures up in Kwon's guard and throws a big left but Kwon blocks it.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwon wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page throws a strike but Kwon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Page wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Page looking for subs off his back but Kwon has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is controlling Kwon's trapped leg to prevent Kwon from advancing to side control.
Page is staying active underneath Kwon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page manages to get to full guard.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Kwon is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Page is adopting a defensive guard.
Page controls Kwon momentarily but Kwon frees himself.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwon trying to move into half guard but instead Page has managed to sweep!

Kwon controlling Page's posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page is in close to Kwon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Kwon trying to control the position here.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to pass the guard but Kwon is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kwon's head.
Kwon is trying to control the position but Page postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Kwon!

A pretty intense looking Sol Kwon took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Page has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Turillo.
Still in the clinch, Turillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page lands an uppercut.
Turillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Turillo - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page misses with some punches.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Turillo. #CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Turillo.
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo works on Page's body with a couple of short punches.
Turillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Page presses Turillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not. #T2#
Turillo blocking some punches.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page looking for a takedown.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Turillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page is working Turillo over against the cage.
Page misses with some punches.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Turillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turillo.
Page looks winded!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turillo as he jumps to the side.
Turillo throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Page counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turillo!
I wouldn't like to be where Turillo is right now. #T3#
Page working the strikes but Turillo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Turillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.#T4#
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 postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Page is working Turillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Turillo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Turillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.
Page takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page dives in and grabs Turillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turillo pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Turillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Page cracks Turillo with an open hand slap.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Turillo pushes him off.
Page fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.#T1#
Page looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
Turillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Turillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turillo is looking for a counter combo.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turillo sprawls well. Turillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Turillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turillo's half guard.#T2#
Turillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page wants to control from the top but Turillo keeps moving.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turillo is keeping the position for now.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Turillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Page wants to control from the top but Turillo keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turillo controlling Page's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Turillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Page avoids it.
Turillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Turillo pushes him off.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
A leg kick checked by Page.
Turillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Page checks it well.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Turillo with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Page throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Page clinches up with Turillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Turillo avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Page lands a shot to the body.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turillo is defending well.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo lands a body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo working aggressively here.
Turillo stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turillo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Turillo working aggressively here.
Page misses with some punches.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Song Turillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Turillo tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Turillo back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
A short right from Turillo on the inside.
A short left from Turillo.
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!
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page working aggressively here. #T2#
Turillo lands an uppercut.#ROC#Page is rocked!
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Turillo finish him?
Turillo lands a left hand.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page is leaning against Turillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Turillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Turillo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turillo.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turillo lands a left hand. #T3#
Turillo scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Turillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
Turillo lands with a right to the head.
Turillo throws a big uppercut that drops Page! More strikes from Turillo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Page lies dazed against the cage as Turillo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
A victorious Song Turillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a shot to the body.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Enchărya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enchărya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Enchărya avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Enchărya.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enchărya backwards.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Enchărya controls his hands.
Page works on Enchărya's body with a couple of short punches.
Page works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Enchărya fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Page pushes Enchărya up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Enchărya tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enchărya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've been informed that Page has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Damagon Enchărya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a shot to the body.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchărya's elbow.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Enchărya avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage. #TD2#
Page wants the takedown. Enchărya is fighting it off but Page persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Enchărya's guard against the cage.
Enchărya wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
Page working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enchărya keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Enchărya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Page stops Enchărya from standing up.
Page postures up.
Page is in close to Enchărya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page wants to control from the top but Enchărya keeps moving.
Enchărya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Enchărya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enchărya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page is fighting to break Enchărya's control of his arms but Enchărya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Enchărya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Enchărya scores with a leg kick.
Enchărya throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Enchărya throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Enchărya throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Enchărya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Enchărya swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.#T4#
Enchărya misses the jab.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page wants to clinch up but Enchărya keeps it at a distance.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Page misses with a left hand
and Enchărya counters with a nice body shot.
Page misses with a body shot.
Enchărya misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Page counters with a single leg into guard. Enchărya didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enchărya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enchărya wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
Enchărya wants to sweep but no luck.
Page cracks Enchărya with a solid left hand.
Enchărya pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Page has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enchărya finds it's way round the side to connect with Page's head. #CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Enchărya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enchărya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page with a poor takedown
and Enchărya counters with a stiff right hand.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enchărya's waist but Enchărya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Enchărya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enchărya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Page just manages to avoid it.
Franky Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Page coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page looks to land a left hand but Enchărya moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Page takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Enchărya lands a jab to the nose.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Enchărya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Enchărya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Damagon Enchărya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Enchărya moves away and avoids it.
Damagon Enchărya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Page tries to clinch there but Enchărya circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enchărya. That's going to slow Page down.
Enchărya swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Enchărya blocks a jab.
Enchărya misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Page changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enchărya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Page wants to control but Enchărya is keeping him busy.
Enchărya taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Page scores with punches from side control.
Enchărya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Page's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Enchărya trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enchărya's head.
Enchărya has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Enchărya kicks Page off and gets back to his feet.
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enchărya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Enchărya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Page lands a jab.
Page takes one on the button.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchărya is just out of range.#T4#
Page blocks a leg kick.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Enchărya's shoulder, as Enchărya tries to avoid the shot.
Enchărya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Enchărya walks into a jab.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enchărya throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Page shoots in but Enchărya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Page misses with a takedown
and Enchărya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchărya connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Page is rocked!
Enchărya avoids the body shot from Page.
It looked like Enchărya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Enchărya finish him?
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Enchărya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Damagon Enchărya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Enchărya moves into the clinch.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enchărya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Enchărya controls the action.
Enchărya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Enchărya. #T1#
Enchărya lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Enchărya avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Enchărya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enchărya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enchărya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Franky Page's cut even more.
Enchărya just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Enchărya tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Enchărya lands with a left to the head.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Enchărya.
A hook to the body from Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enchărya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Enchărya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchărya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enchărya lands a big right hand that drops Page! The killer instinct kicks in and Enchărya finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Enchărya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchărya!
A victorious Damagon Enchărya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#852 Grabber v Kodjia     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Krampus.
Krampus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
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!
Krampus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krampus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Krampus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Page prevents Krampus from improving his position.
Page thows a huge punch but Krampus dodges it nicely.
Page wants to free his trapped foot but Krampus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krampus has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krampus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krampus's head.
Krampus is trying to control but can't.
Page with the ground and pound but Krampus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Page cracks Krampus with a solid left hand.
Krampus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krampus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
Page distracts Krampus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krampus's head.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Krampus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Krampus!#REVR#
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Krampus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard. #REVB#
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page is in close to Krampus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krampus seems keen to control Page's posture.
Krampus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krampus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krampus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page throws a strike but Krampus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krampus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Page is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krampus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Page defends it nicely.
Krampus throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Jab from Krampus.
Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krampus on the side of the head.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krampus dives in and grabs Page's left leg, looking for a takedown. Page pushes down on Krampus's head and hops out.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Krampus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Krampus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Page postures up.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krampus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page is working Krampus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
Page works over Krampus with some ground and pound from guard.
Page postures up in Krampus's guard and throws a big left but Krampus blocks it. #SUB#
Krampus looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Krampus wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Page is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krampus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krampus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Krampus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Page avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krampus is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Krampus advances to half guard.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Page trying to control here.
Krampus trying to control the pace.
Page wants to control but Krampus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is looking for a sweep. Krampus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krampus is trying to control the action in half guard but Page is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Krampus is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
Page is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franky Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krampus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krampus misses with a low kick.
Krampus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Page closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krampus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krampus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Krampus has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Krampus tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page wants to take a breather but Krampus is having none of it.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krampus defending well though.
Dexter Krampus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krampus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page tries to pass to full mount but Krampus defends it.
Page passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krampus!
Page can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krampus is looking to escape.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krampus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Krampus's head. #T3#
Krampus trying to control here.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krampus trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up. #SUB#
Krampus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krampus is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krampus avoid being mounted?#T4#
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 thows a huge punch but Krampus dodges it nicely.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Page wants to control but Krampus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Krampus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krampus won't be happy with that.
Page avoids the strikes from the bottom by Krampus.
Page controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
King throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page lands a jab to King's midsection.#TD#
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
King wants to stand but Page is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
King won't allow Page to sweep him here. #SU2#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice shot by King.
Harley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page works the jab nicely.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Page's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Page has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Page throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by King!#REVB#
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Page lands the left hand.#KD2#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Page sprawling to the canvas! Page rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?! #TD#
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Page throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King is looking to escape.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Page throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
King has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Page has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Page blocks an uppercut.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Page blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a body punch.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page is breathing heavily.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King slips under a jab from Page.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page takes a shot to the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Harley King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Page.
A short left from King.
Page lands a body punch.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
King sends Page crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! King is motioning to the referee to let Page up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Page is rocked!#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Page back into the cage.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Page misses with the head strike.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from King on the inside. #T2#
King misses with some punches.
King digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from King.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
A hook to the body from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws a big uppercut that drops Page! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Page lies dazed against the cage as King celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
Harley King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinu tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Page manages to circle out of the way.
Dinu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page digs a good hook to Dinu's body. #CL2#
Page closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Page.
Page cracks Dinu with a nice body shot.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciprian Dinu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page blocking some punches.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with the head strike.
Dinu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Dinu blocks an uppercut.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Page is rocked!
Dinu is working Page over against the cage.
Dinu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Page.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dinu down to the mat. Dinu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Dinu ducks down to avoid it.
Dinu throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dinu pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page misses with a body punch.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page wants a takedown.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Page has Dinu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Dinu lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page looks winded!
Dinu lands a body shot.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu. #T3#
Page wants a takedown.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinu finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinu scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Page misses with a body punch.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinu is working Page over against the cage.
Dinu lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Dinu prevents a body shot from Page.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC#
Dinu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Page is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dinu forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
Dinu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page looking for a takedown. #BC#
Dinu manages to break the clinch.
Dinu misses the shot to the body.
Page takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page drops his hands momentarily. Dinu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Page staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Page doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciprian Dinu!
Ciprian Dinu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches.
Page pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Page pushes a forearm under Zexi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zexi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
Page lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Page clinches.
Cole presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Cole tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Page.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Page misses with some punches.
Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A short right from Page on the inside.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Page is trying to trip Cole. He has hold of a leg but Cole is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cole wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Cole pulls Page in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Page cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole pulls Page in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Page and move into the clinch.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Page defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Page looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Page takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cole working the ground and pound but Page is defending the strikes.
Cole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Page is avoiding damage well.
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Page is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Cole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page tries to improve position but can't.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cole is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Page is trying for a kimura here. Cole looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Page wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Al Din throws a leg kick that misses.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
As Page backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Al Din misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Al Din 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page checks the leg kick.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.#TD2#
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Din sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Al Din trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Al Din works his way to full guard. Good work.
Page landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Din throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page distracts Al Din with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page pushing down on Al Din's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Din on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Din with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #SUB#
Al Din looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Al Din avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Din moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page passes Al Din's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Al Din defends it. #T3#
Al Din wants to get back to full guard.
Page working Al Din over with strikes. #SUB#
Al Din is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Al Din is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Din actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Al Din's temple.
Al Din is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Din tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.#T4#
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Al Din wants to get back to full guard.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Din gets back to full guard.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Din has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page is working Al Din over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Al Din is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page working over Al Din with some ground and pound. Al Din looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Din tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Din is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Al Din tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Al Din taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Al Din's head.
Oh Al Din is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page scores with a big shot! Al Din's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Al Din! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Page with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sidious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Page.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sidious. #T1#
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page looking for a takedown.
Sidious cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Page takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page can't get the takedown.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Page 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sidious lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!#CUT2#
Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page tries to clinch up.
Sidious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Page moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Sidious is quick to defend against it.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.#CL#
Page darts in and clinches Sidious up against the cage.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Page has hold of one of Sidious's legs. Sidious is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Page moves in looking to clinch but Sidious pushes him off.
Page with a jab.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Sidious lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Sidious thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. #T1##KD2#
Sidious drops Page with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Page looks back up at him and smiles so Sidious waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Sidious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws a low kick but Page avoids it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Sidious counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sidious finish him?!#T2#
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Page switches off momentarily and Sidious cracks him with a monster right hand! Page topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sidious dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
A relieved looking Darth Sidious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lőhmuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lőhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lőhmus.
Page misses with a jab to the body
and Lőhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lőhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lőhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lőhmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lőhmus. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus thuds his shin into the meat of Page's side.
Page scores with a nice head shot.
Lőhmus misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Lőhmus coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lőhmus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lőhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lőhmus throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Lőhmus slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Lőhmus throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lőhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Lőhmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lőhmus jabs Page right on the nose. Page blinks but takes it well.
Lőhmus throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Lőhmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lőhmus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page works over Lőhmus with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lőhmus is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture. #T2#
Page throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Lőhmus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Page is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Lőhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lőhmus swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Lőhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lőhmus's elbow.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lőhmus is working Page over against the cage.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Lőhmus controls his hands.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lőhmus prevents it.
A short right from Lőhmus on the inside.
Lőhmus lands a left hand. #BC2#
Lőhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lőhmus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
Lőhmus scores with a body shot.
Lőhmus throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page misses with an uppercut
enabling Lőhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Joosep Lőhmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lőhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page closes the distance but Lőhmus moves to the side #KD2#
and Lőhmus counters with a head kick that drops Page to the mat! Page scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page slips a jab from Lőhmus.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page lunges at Lőhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lőhmus's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lőhmus defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Page looks for a takedown but Lőhmus sprawls well.
Lőhmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lőhmus moves away from the strike by Page.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lőhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lőhmus.
Page throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Lőhmus counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lőhmus finish him?!
Lőhmus misses with a straight left.
Lőhmus throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page looks to land a left hand but Lőhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lőhmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lőhmus.
Page wants to clinch but Lőhmus slips to the side
and Lőhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lőhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Lőhmus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joosep Lőhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Lőhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page takes a swing at Lőhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lőhmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lőhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lőhmus keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Lőhmus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lőhmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lőhmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lőhmus pulls Page in to control the position.
Lőhmus is trying to keep Page in close.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lőhmus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lőhmus tries to pass to full mount but Page defends it. #T1#
Page tries to get to full guard but Lőhmus has control of the leg.
Lőhmus tries to pass to full mount but Page defends it.
Page trying to control but Lőhmus postures up.
Page is looking for a sweep. Lőhmus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lőhmus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Page reverses the position - he's now on top in Lőhmus's guard.
Lőhmus is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Lőhmus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Page won't allow Lőhmus to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lőhmus holds on and takes a little breather.
Lőhmus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lőhmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lőhmus wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Page is fighting to break Lőhmus's control of his arms but Lőhmus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lőhmus wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lőhmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lőhmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Lőhmus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page works over Lőhmus with some ground and pound from guard.
Page stands up over Lőhmus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page being controlled here momentarily.
Lőhmus has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Lőhmus wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lőhmus wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lőhmus controlling the position.
Page postures up. #T4#
Lőhmus looking to control but Page passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page is nestled in close to Lőhmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page thows a huge punch but Lőhmus dodges it nicely.
Page thows a huge punch but Lőhmus dodges it nicely.
Lőhmus wants to get back to his feet.
Lőhmus is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Page seems to be looking for submissions.
Page throwing shots but Lőhmus is blocking nicely.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lőhmus is trying to control but can't.
Page working over Lőhmus with some ground and pound. Lőhmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lőhmus looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
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!
#R3#
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page tries to clinch up.
Lőhmus throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Page lands with a right hand.
Lőhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lőhmus to the mat! Lőhmus manages to get full guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lőhmus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lőhmus wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Lőhmus keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Lőhmus is controlling Page's posture.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Lőhmus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Lőhmus!#REVB##SU2#
Lőhmus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.#TD#
Page shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lőhmus's guard.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page prevents Lőhmus from getting back to his feet.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lőhmus has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
Page prevents Lőhmus from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Lőhmus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lőhmus is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lőhmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page stops Lőhmus from getting back to his feet.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lőhmus pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control. #T3##SUB#
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Lőhmus defends the submission attempt.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page winds up and cracks Lőhmus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page slips a nice elbow through Lőhmus's hands, connecting with Lőhmus's forehead.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lőhmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lőhmus pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lőhmus's head.
Lőhmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Lőhmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page. #T4#
Lőhmus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lőhmus trying to control but Page postures up.
Lőhmus gets back to full guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lőhmus's head.
Page postures up.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Lőhmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lőhmus is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Lőhmus has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Page 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#810 Spike v Steel     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Page rushes Turillo and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Page.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Page tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turillo after a bit of a struggle.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Turillo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Turillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.#T1#
Page checks a leg kick.
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Turillo gets full guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turillo has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page is fighting to break Turillo's control of his arms but Turillo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turillo pulls Page in close to his closed guard and prevents Page from doing any damage or advancing position.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page stands up over Turillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Turillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Turillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turillo but Turillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Turillo digs a good hook to Page's body.
A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Page.#TD2#
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
Turillo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Page's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turillo controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turillo scores with a shot to the body.
Turillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Page moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Page takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Turillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Turillo against the cage.
Page blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow.
Turillo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Turillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Turillo.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Turillo's head.
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Page lands a shot to the body.
Turillo lands with a left to the head.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Page lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Turillo lands a right hand.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page is working for takedown but Turillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turillo cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Page.
Page lands an uppercut.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page lands a body punch.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page misses with the head strike.
Turillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turillo lands a right hand.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turillo is defending well.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Turillo.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Page tightens his grip and picks Turillo up, before dumping him to the ground. Turillo manages to land in guard.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Turillo working a defensive guard here.
Turillo pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page trying to control but Turillo is working from the bottom.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Turillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Page tries to clinch up.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Turillo swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turillo blocks a jab.
Page avoids the body shot from Turillo. #T1#
Turillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turillo defends it well.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Turillo coming out on top.
Turillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo. #T2#
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Page moved away.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.#ROC#
Page is rocked!
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo counters with a big right hand! Oh Page is in trouble here! Turillo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1##CL#
Slider clinches up against the cage.
Slider scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
A hook to the body from Page.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Slider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Slider as the two fighters clinch.
Slider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slider throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Page is trying to drag Slider to the mat but Slider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Slider working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slider misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
Page scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slider prevents a body shot from Page.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page wants to clinch up but Slider keeps it at a distance.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slider has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Page's head.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.#T2#
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page lands with a straight right. Slider didn't see that one coming.
Slider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Slider jabs Page to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
Slider walks into a stiff left hand from Page.
Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page with the counter takedown but Slider avoids it easily.
Page takes a swing at Slider's ribcage but misses.
As Page tries to get set, Slider tries to push him back and clinch up but Page manages to avoid the attempt.
Page tries to clinch up.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider swings for the body but Page moves out of range. #TD2#
Page shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Page showed some decent athleticism there.
Slider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Slider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slider is looking to improve his position.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slider pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
Page working Slider over with strikes.
Page throwing shots but Slider is blocking nicely.
Page is nestled in close to Slider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page moves into full mount! Slider won't be happy about that!
Slider is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Page looking to finish Slider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slider!
Slider is bucking up trying to escape but Page cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Page in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Page throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Slider because Page loaded up on that one.
Slider tries to lock up and control but Page gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Page unloads with some shots from mount but Slider bucks and avoids them well.
Page avoids the attempt from Slider to control.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider is trying to escape the mount.
Page misses with a head shot.
Page scoring with strikes but Slider is staying in there.
Page scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slider?
Slider tries to lock up and control but Page gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slider was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slider throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slider defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slider. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Page.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
Page connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slider's hands.#CL#
Slider pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Page tries a body shot but Slider blocks it.
Lolipo Slider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slider struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slider's elbow.
Page lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Slider misses with a punch on the inside.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slider is defending well.
Page avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Page blocks a body shot from Slider.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slider creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Page misses with a body punch.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocks a body shot from Slider. #TD2#
Page gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Slider managing to control the position.
Page wants to control from the top but Slider keeps moving.
Slider has control of Page's left arm, preventing Page from doing any damage.
Slider wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Slider trying to control the position here.
Slider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slider looking to control but Page passes into half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page prevents Slider from improving his position.
Slider is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slider avoid being mounted?
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slider has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page thows a huge punch but Slider dodges it nicely.
Slider is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Slider gets back to full guard.
Slider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slider has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Slider is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture. #T4#
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page is in close to Slider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Slider has wrist control.
Page trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Slider is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Slider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slider keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Slider keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Slider fails to land with a series of punches.
Slider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Page wants to clinch up but Slider keeps it at a distance.
Slider is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Slider throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Slider swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Slider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Slider stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page looking for a takedown.
Slider is pushing Page up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Slider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow. #T1#
Slider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Slider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Slider is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Slider's guard.
Slider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page postures up.
Page trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Slider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page postures up in Slider's guard and throws a big left but Slider blocks it.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page stops Slider from standing up.
Slider wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Page lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Page is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slider.
Franky Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Slider closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Slider jabs Page right on the nose. Page blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Slider has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page looks for a takedown but Slider sprawls well.
Slider avoids the body shot from Page.
Page cracks a nice hook into Slider's ribs.#TD2#
Page shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slider's guard.#T3#
Slider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slider is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Slider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slider wants to sweep but no luck.
Slider controlling Page's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Page's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slider connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Slider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slider throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Page changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Slider moves into range and clinches up with Page.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Lolipo Slider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.

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 Lolipo Slider.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Page misses with a body shot.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lillard.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lillard pushes Page away with a front kick.
Lillard throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lillard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Lillard blocks nicely.
Lillard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lillard keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Lillard wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard managing to control the position.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lillard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Lillard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Lillard!#REVR#
Lillard trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Lillard looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lillard 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 Lillard, into his guard. #REVB#
Page postures up in Lillard's guard and throws a big left but Lillard blocks it.
Page stands up over Lillard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Lillard keeps moving. #T3#
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Lillard.
Lillard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lillard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lillard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lillard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lillard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Page has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Page controls Lillard momentarily but Lillard frees himself.
Lillard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Lillard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page has his hands on Lillard's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lillard is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lillard has time to react.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lillard scores with a shot to the body.
Lillard connects with a jab.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lillard counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Page blocks the leg kick.
Page moves out of range as Lillard throws a body kick.
Page lands with a right hand.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Lillard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page lands with a good body shot.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Page throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lillard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lillard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lillard is looking to counter punch.
Lillard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page throws a jab when Lillard was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Page.
Page takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page lands with a good body shot.
Lillard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lillard.#T2#
Lillard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page tries to clinch up but Lillard circles away and keeps his distance.
Page looks to land a right hand but Lillard moved out of range.
Lillard takes one to the side of the head.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lillard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Page connects with a jab.
Page takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lillard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Lillard lands a nice looking body kick.
Lillard shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lillard's head backwards.
Page is looking to clinch.
Page misses with a straight right.
Lillard throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Lillard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Lillard blocks a jab.
Page has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lillard.
Lillard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lillard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Lillard moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Lillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lillard loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Page wants to clinch up but Lillard keeps it at a distance.
Page defending well as Lillard loads up on a big left hand.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Lillard.
Lillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lillard swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Lillard loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Page misses the jab.#T4#
Lillard with a jab.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Page swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lillard.
Nice body punch from Page.
Lillard throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Page lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lillard to the mat! Lillard manages to get full guard.
Lillard trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franky Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lillard throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Lillard throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Lillard tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Page is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lillard to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Lillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page postures up.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lillard 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.
Page lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Lillard wants to sweep but no luck.
Page distracts Lillard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lillard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lillard throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lillard's guard. Nice move by Page!#REVB#
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Lillard blocks nicely.
Page is working Lillard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lillard has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page cracks Lillard with a solid left hand.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Lillard is rocked!
Page arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lillard's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Page takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Page fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Page moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Page slips under a jab.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Page's body. Page takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Page tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page distracts Bailey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Bailey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him. #T2#
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page prevents Bailey from getting back to his feet.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page prevents Bailey from getting back to his feet.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Bailey wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page stops Bailey from standing up. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bailey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Page.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Page closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Bailey is quick to defend against it.
Page tries to clinch up.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Page looks to land a strike but Bailey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#ES2#
Bailey wriggles free and stands up.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#T4#
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Bailey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Bailey.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
Page tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.#CL#
Page moves into the clinch.
Bailey is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.
Page digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zammy Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Page is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bailey prevents it.
Bailey blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Page's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Page misses.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page tries to clinch up.#T1#
Page avoids a kick to the body.
Page throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Page.
Bailey takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Page has managed to clinch.
Page looking for a takedown. #TD#
Page works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Bailey wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Page throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bailey pinned against the cage. Bailey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zammy Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Page shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Page rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Page tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Bailey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Page seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bailey can turn it around.
Page tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Page cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page connects with a looping right hand.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Page's body. Page takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Bailey counters with a body kick.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Bailey throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Page. #T4#
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Zammy Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Bailey counters with a head kick that drops Page to the mat! Page scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Page throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Page scores with a nice strike.
Page fails with the takedown
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Bailey misses the jab.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Page throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zammy Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Page tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Page misses
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Page scores with a jab to the head.
Page lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side. #T1#
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Bailey.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Page misses with a straight left.
Bailey throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Page thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Page misses with a looping left.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Page takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bailey tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Bailey. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Bailey moves out of range as Page strikes.
Page fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Zammy Bailey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Page tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
and Bailey counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Page on the side of the head.
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey digs a good hook to Page's body.
Bailey lands a nice looking body kick.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zammy Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bailey 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zammy Bailey!

Zammy Bailey very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage. #TD#
Page drives through with a takedown into guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!#SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Williams's head off the mat! Williams is out! He's out! Page jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1##TD#
Page gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.#SUB2#
Brown pushes a forearm under Page's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Page is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Page as Bangsit shoots in.
Bangsit slips a straight right by Page.
Page cracks a nice hook into Bangsit's ribs.#CL#
Bangsit drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Bangsit looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Page has picked Bangsit up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bangsit manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Page is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well. #SUB#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Page is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Page is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bangsit is pushing down on Page's leg trying to pass to half guard. Page is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Page is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Page is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Page gets full guard.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Page blocks the strikes from Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Bangsit's head.
Bangsit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bangsit gets full guard.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bangsit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Page frees his head nicely. Oh but Bangsit has switched to an armbar! Page is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bangsit!

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Dorn     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Williams blocks a jab.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Page!#REVB#
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Page lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Page wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Page distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Page passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Page.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Page is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Page working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ground and pound from Page. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williams is hurt! He's hurt bad - Page fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williams from any more punishment! Congratulations to Page! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Izmir     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddo moves away.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Beddo pushes him off.
Page shoots in but Beddo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beddo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page. #CL#
Page gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Beddo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page misses with a hook to the body
and Beddo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddo moves away.#CL#
Beddo gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beddo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page digs a right hand underneath Beddo's ribcage. Beddo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Page tries for a takedown but Beddo manages to get underhooks.
Page throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Page.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beddo's elbow. #T1#
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page avoids a wild elbow strike from Beddo.
Page avoiding damage as Beddo throws knees to the body.
Beddo lands an elbow inside that Page shrugs off.
Page lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beddo trying to stall but Page improves his position.
Beddo gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Page gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beddo regains guard.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Beddo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Page trying to control but Beddo postures up.
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo preventing the sweep. #T2#
Beddo trying to move into half guard but instead Page has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Beddo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Page controls the pace.#ES2#
Beddo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beddo swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beddo!
Beddo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Beddo looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Page looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Page postures up in Beddo's guard and throws a big left but Beddo blocks it.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Beddo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Page wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Beddo pulls Page in close to his closed guard and prevents Page from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Beddo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddo is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo looking to control.
Page works over Beddo with some ground and pound from guard.
Page is in close to Beddo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Beddo's brow.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page slips nicely into half guard.
Beddo taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Beddo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beddo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Page fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beddo to the ground. Page is now in Beddo's guard.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page is working Beddo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beddo trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page postures up in Beddo's guard and throws a big left but Beddo blocks it.
Beddo looking to control.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Beddo's brow.
Beddo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page works over Beddo with some ground and pound from guard.
Page stands up over Beddo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Beddo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beddo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Page wants to pass the guard but Beddo is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Beddo wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Beddo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beddo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beddo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Beddo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Beddo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Beddo pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Page.
Beddo trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beddo stopping the sweep attempt from Page.#T4#
Beddo passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Beddo.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddo can do to turn this around?
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beddo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Beddo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beddo thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Beddo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Page's thigh. Page counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Page's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beddo loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Page lands a jab to Beddo's midsection.
Page is looking to wear down Beddo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Page.
You can see the frustration on Beddo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beddo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Page winds up and cracks Beddo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Page slips a nice elbow through Beddo's hands, connecting with Beddo's forehead.
Beddo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beddo keeping control of the position. #T1#
Page wants to free his trapped foot but Beddo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Beddo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beddo is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beddo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
Beddo tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Beddo has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Page slips a nice elbow through Beddo's hands, connecting with Beddo's forehead.
Beddo is pressing down on Page's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beddo managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Philo Beddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddo is trying to keep Page in close.
Beddo wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Beddo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page distracts Beddo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page distracts Beddo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beddo has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page cracks Beddo with a solid left hand.
Beddo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beddo throwing strikes but missing.
Page is adopting a defensive guard.
Beddo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beddo is one step ahead there.
Page has control of Beddo's left arm, preventing Beddo from doing any damage. #T4#
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.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beddo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Page stays in close to Beddo's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beddo working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Page tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Page cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Page cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Page shoots in.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Page was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Page in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee defending against the ground and pound.
Page tries to advance to mount but can't.
Page looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee pushes Page away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Page gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Page is working Lee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
Lee is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
Lee is trying to buck Page off.
Page lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Page is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Page scoring with punches from side control.
Page lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Page is controlling him well.
Page scores with punches from side control.
Lee is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
Page working the head with strikes.
Page working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Page has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Page lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ES2#
Lee bucks Page off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lee takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee walks into a jab.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Page is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee is controlling Page's posture.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Page tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Page tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Lee avoids the body shot from Page.
Lee throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2#
Lee lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Page is out on his feet! Lee sets himself and nearly takes Page's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boo Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Boo Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Page tries to clinch but Khaan is having none of it.
Khaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chinggis Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Khaan fails to land with a series of punches.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khaan doesn't seem phased though.
Khaan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Khaan misses with a wild combination.
Khaan throws a shot to the body.
Page takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khaan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Page misses the jab.
Khaan throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Page counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Page.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khaan wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Page is working Khaan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Khaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page prevents Khaan from getting back to his feet.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khaan wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khaan's head.#ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
Page arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Khaan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
DeSilva cracks Page with a good jab.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Page avoids it.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeSilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page trying to control the position but DeSilva is working away.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
DeSilva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page. #T1#
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva avoids it well.
Page throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
DeSilva manages to get back to half guard.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
DeSilva keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSilva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeSilva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
DeSilva taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Page thows a huge punch but DeSilva dodges it nicely.
My spies in Grind Time Elite (($800)) inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSilva is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page prevents DeSilva from standing back up.
DeSilva keeping control of the position. #T3#
Page is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSilva gets back to full guard.
DeSilva controlling Page's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to DeSilva's brow.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSilva is retaining full guard.
DeSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Page pushes down on DeSilva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeSilva is controlling Page's trapped leg to prevent Page from advancing to side control.
DeSilva wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Page throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Page's head back.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeSilva lands a high kick!
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from DeSilva as Page shoots in.
DeSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Page lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Page throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from DeSilva misses. #TD2#
DeSilva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
DeSilva pushes down on Page's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Page tries to get to full guard but DeSilva has control of the leg.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeSilva passes to side control.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Page is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
DeSilva wants to stand but Page is controlling his arm.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Page is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it. #T3#
DeSilva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Page's legs.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilva controlling the position.
DeSilva in the domination position with Page hanging on.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
DeSilva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
DeSilva clinches.
Page misses with the head strike. #T4#
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Page is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Page slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva lands a head kick. Page smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeSilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeSilva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Page shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Page is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Page tightens his grip and picks DeSilva up, before dumping him to the ground. DeSilva manages to land in guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position here.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page. #T1#
Page cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
DeSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeSilva trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
DeSilva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page looking to control.
DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSilva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Page pulls DeSilva in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
DeSilva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Page is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page tries to clinch up.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
DeSilva is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range. #CL#
DeSilva forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
Page misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A short left from DeSilva.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Page is working DeSilva over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Page.
Page cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeSilva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page cracks a nice hook into DeSilva's ribs.#TD2#
Page dives in and scores a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
DeSilva is controlling Page's posture.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSilva has wrist control.
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page stops DeSilva from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSilva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSilva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.#CL2#
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Page.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page tries for a takedown but DeSilva manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeSilva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.#T3##CL2#
Page forces DeSilva back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
Page lands a body punch.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Page is rocked!
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?#BC#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Page throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased. #CL#
Page gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Page turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DeSilva tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
DeSilva can't do much from the bottom here.
Page postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Page lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.#T1#
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page blocks a jab.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected. #TD2#
DeSilva gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. DeSilva manages to retain guard.#ES#
DeSilva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Page misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Page pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Page misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Page is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page scores with a hook to the body.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to stall.
DeSilva wants to stall.
DeSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action. #T3#
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Page lands a right hand.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeSilva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva. #T4#
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Page blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Page misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
A short left from Page.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Page tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: EFC Williams vs Page     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Page misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams prevents a body shot from Page.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Page turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Page manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Page tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Williams tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position. #SUB2#
Page tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to buck Page off but Page is having none of it.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page scores with punches from side control.
Page cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams tries to buck Page off but Page is having none of it.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Page crunches a massive hammerfist down on Williams - he's out! Page Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: Syn Europe 99     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page lands a really nice looking cross but Fungus seems unphased.
Fungus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page lands with a good body shot.
Page goes for a double leg but Fungus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fungus continues to drive forward.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.#CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land. #BC#
Fungus breaks from the clinch.
Page misses with a straight left.
Fungus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Page scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fungus throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Page.#T1##TD2#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fungus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Fungus has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fungus keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Fungus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Fungus!#REVR#
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fungus is one step ahead there.
Page can't keep his opponent in guard - Fungus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Page is trying to maintain the position but Fungus is very close to passing his half guard.
Page has his hands clasped together around Fungus's back. He's all about the action.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page is looking to control Fungus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?
Page wants to improve his position but Fungus is controlling well. #T3#
Page is doing well to control the position and prevent Fungus from advancing to side control.
Fungus controlling the pace.
Fungus wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fungus wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page lands with a shot to the body.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch.
Fungus misses with a body punch.
Page lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Page misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Page gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Grind Time Elite {$950} inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Page throwing shots but Fungus is blocking nicely.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fungus defending well though.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fungus's head.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Page is looking to advance position but Fungus won't allow it.
Page is trying to control. Fungus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Page catches Fungus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fungus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page works Fungus's body with a nice hook.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#KD#
Fungus lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Fungus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Page is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Fungus counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: DARE 93     
Date:   Jan 09, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Page misses.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Page misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy slips under a jab from Page.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Page decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy. #T3#
Page moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Page lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Page misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page blocks a jab.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Page takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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!
Page throwing strikes but Murphy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SU#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Page misses the jab.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
Page fails with the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Page pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Page is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page. #T2#
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is stalling in the full guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page's corner calls for a 1-2. Page obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a body punch but Page moves out of range. #T4#
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Page looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Murphy prevents Page from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Good shot there by Page.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Page staying out of range there.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Page misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Page on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.

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 Mick Murphy.
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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: DARE 89     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Power blocks a jab.
Power avoids the body shot from Page.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Page gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is looking for a sweep.
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!
Page grinds an elbow into Power's temple.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Page postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Power parries the strikes from Page easily there. Page is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Power to escape. #T1#
Power manages to get back to half guard.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Power's head.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it. #T2#
Page is keen to just control but Power is a slippery customer.
Page prevents Power from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is trying to control. Power wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Power is trying to control but can't.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Power is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Page is nestled in close to Power, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES#
Power kicks Page off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Power throws a low kick but Page moves out of range easily.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Power pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab. #CL2#
Page moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Page takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power with a hook.
Power throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Power gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Page.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Power lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Page tries a body shot but Power blocks it. #BC#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Page counters with a takedown into side control.
Page in side control, throwing shots but Power defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page slips a straight right by Power.
Page shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Page works the jab nicely.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Power swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page slips a jab from Power.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Power pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Page manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Page with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power working a defensive guard here.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Power's head.
Power trying to control the position.
Page wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Page passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Page working the ground and pound but Power is defending the strikes. #T3#
Page trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Power some visible discomfort.
Page lands an elbow.
Page is working Power over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Page scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Power regains half guard.
Page passes to full mount!
Page cracks Power with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Page pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Page connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Page.#ROC2#
Power is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Power in real trouble here! The ref calls for Power to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: DARE 83     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
A combination from Aokison does no damage.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aokison sprawls and moves away.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Aokison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Page throws a strike but Aokison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Aokison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Page holds on and takes a little breather.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page trying to control the position here.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aokison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Aokison is trying to keep Page in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aokison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Page wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Aokison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aokison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison prevents Page from improving his position.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Page's hands, connecting with Page's forehead.
Page tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
Page is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time (Double Elite Coaches {$950}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Aokison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Page is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aokison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page is trying to keep Aokison in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.#T4#
Page shoots in for a double leg but Aokison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Aokison tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aokison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aokison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Page jabs at Aokison's body.
Aokison dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Page.
Aokison misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Aokison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Page defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison's coach down at 3Band MMA ($700/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Page tries for a takedown but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page looking for a takedown.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Page is trying to drag Aokison to the mat but Aokison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Page won't allow Aokison to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aokison defending well though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page. #T3#
Page looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page is working Aokison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison looking to control.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Aokison moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
It seemed like Aokison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aokison takes one to the side of the head.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page lands a right hand.
Page misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Aokison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Aokison gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Aokison manages to retain guard.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aokison can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aokison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aokison has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Aokison is rocked!
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aokison's head.
Aokison is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Page loads up on a big left hand. Aokison felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Page looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aokison can't hide his disappointment, as Page celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

 

Event: DARE 74     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Page has picked Aokison up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Page is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Aokison is controlling Page's trapped leg to prevent Page from advancing to side control.
Aokison tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aokison's head.
Aokison trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Page is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Page controlling the action here.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Page there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Aokison's temple.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Aokison working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Aokison has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard. #T4#
Aokison 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.#SUB#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page postures up.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page postures up.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokison connects with a right hand. Page shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Page looks to land a right hand but Aokison moved out of range.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it.
Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Aokison throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Page avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Aokison rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Page has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Page is trying to stick to Aokison's back but Aokison is turning into Page. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Page's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aokison.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Page is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Page trying to control the position.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page pulls Aokison in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Aokison as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aokison regains guard immediately.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Aokison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Aokison pulls Page in to control the position.
Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Aokison 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.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Aokison 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franky Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aokison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokison.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aokison on the side of the head.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aokison. Aokison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Page.
Aokison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Aokison jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aokison tries a body shot but Page blocks it. #T1#
A short left from Page.
Aokison wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Aokison turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aokison manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Page tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Aokison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Page sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Aokison is trying to get an arm triangle but Page is defending well.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Aokison.#T2#
Page takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Page struggling a bit here.
Aokison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.
Aokison misses with the ground and pound.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aokison in side control, throwing shots but Page defends.
Page regains half guard.
Page gets full guard.
Aokison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison. #T3#
Page is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Page wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Page wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Page manages to get to full guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page looking to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page trying to control the position here.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Page trying to control the position.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Page forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches.
Aokison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Ryu Aokison.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DARE 66     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Lowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page lands a nice hook to Lowe's body. Lowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
It looked like Lowe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Lowe tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Page is trying to trip Lowe. He has hold of a leg but Lowe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowe trying to control the position here.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Lowe's brow. #T2#
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Lowe is trying to keep Page in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page stands up over Lowe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lowe's head.
Page trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Page.
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowe off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Lowe misses.
Page shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Lowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lowe on the side of the head.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Page throws a shot to the body.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Lowe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
Lowe lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Lowe takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Page takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Page is rocked!
Page lands the left hand.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowe finish him?
Lowe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Page jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Page connects with the punch.#TD2#
Lowe gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Page wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Page working for a triangle but Lowe defends it easily.
Lowe 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.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Page.#TD2#
Page shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowe's head.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Lowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page winds up and cracks Lowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Lowe keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Lowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Lowe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lowe has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page not doing much here.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Page misses with a head shot. Lowe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lowe's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Curtis Lowe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you Liberal!'.

 

Event: DARE 60     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teebs throws a body shot but no joy.
Teebs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teebs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teebs tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Page counters with a takedown into side control.
Teebs dodges the ground and pound from Page.
Page is putting a hurting on Teebs here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym.
Teebs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page trying to control the position but Teebs is working away.
Teebs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Teebs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Page working the ground and pound but Teebs is defending the strikes.
Teebs sneaks back into half guard.
Teebs has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teebs tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
Teebs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Teebs trying to control but Page postures up.
Page trying to control the action but Teebs is working from the bottom.
Teebs won't allow Page to pass to mount.
Teebs trying to control here.
Page winds up and cracks Teebs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Page is keen to just control but Teebs is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page thows a huge punch but Teebs dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Page working Teebs over with strikes.
Teebs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teebs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teebs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Teebs's brow.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teebs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page passes into half guard.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page with the ground and pound but Teebs uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Teebs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teebs's head.
Page wants to control from the top but Teebs keeps moving.
Page is working Teebs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Teebs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Teebs pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Teebs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Teebs is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Teebs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Teebs moves out of range of the strikes.
Teebs tries a head kick but it misses.
Teebs lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Page.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Teebs connects with a solid leg kick.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teebs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Teebs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teebs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Page.
Teebs struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands. #BC#
Teebs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teebs throws a leg kick which misses Page's front leg but catches the back leg as Page tries to avoid it.
Bo Teebs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page scores with a jab.
Teebs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teebs looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Teebs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teebs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bo Teebs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page checks the leg kick.#CL#
Teebs takes the fight into the clinch.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Page gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Teebs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Teebs trying to control the position.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Teebs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teebs working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teebs is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Page seems keen to control Teebs's posture.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Teebs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page is trying to keep Teebs in close.
Page might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teebs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Teebs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Teebs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page wants to control from the top but Teebs keeps moving.
Teebs pulls Page in to control the position.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page won't allow Teebs to sweep him here.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teebs is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Teebs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Teebs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page dips to his left and cracks Teebs with an uppercut!
Teebs throws a head kick that misses.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teebs throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teebs is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Teebs circles away and we're back to standing.
Teebs misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Teebs gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
Page shoots for a takedown but Teebs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Teebs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bo Teebs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Teebs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teebs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teebs tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teebs defends it well.
Page tries to clinch there but Teebs circles away. #T1#
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Teebs sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Teebs lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Teebs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teebs throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teebs won't be happy with that.
Page trying to control the position but Teebs is working away.
Teebs is trying to improve his position.
Page working the ground and pound.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teebs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Teebs can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Teebs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Page throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Page lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Teebs down.
Teebs wants to control but Page postures up.
Teebs dodges the ground and pound from Page.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page taking a break here but Teebs is having none of it and regains half guard.
Page is thwarting Teebs's attempts to control the position.
Page thows a huge punch but Teebs dodges it nicely. #T3#
Teebs trying to control from the bottom.
Page is keen to just control but Teebs is a slippery customer.
Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Teebs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Page.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teebs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teebs keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Teebs looking for a sweep. Not yet Teebs, not yet.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page distracts Teebs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teebs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teebs has control of Page's left arm, preventing Page from doing any damage. #T4#
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Teebs wants to sweep but no luck.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teebs wants to control the position but Page says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teebs is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.
Teebs has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teebs has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Teebs keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: DARE 55     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Gartzen throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gartzen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Page pushes Gartzen up against the cage in a clinch.
Page is working for takedown but Gartzen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gartzen struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Gartzen.
Page can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gartzen.
Gartzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gartzen misses with a body punch.
Page scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Good body shot from Page.
Page lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gartzen or not.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gartzen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gartzen.
Gartzen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page tries to work over Gartzen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page digs a right hand underneath Gartzen's ribcage. Gartzen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Gartzen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gartzen scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Gartzen shows good takedown defense.
Gartzen throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page lands with an overhand left.
Page looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gartzen misses with a low kick.
Page is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gartzen but Gartzen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Gartzen lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Gartzen takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gartzen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Page checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Gartzen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page connects with a body shot.
Gartzen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Page will feel that in the morning.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Gartzen's shoulder, as Gartzen tries to avoid the shot.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Gartzen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page lands with a straight right. Gartzen didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Gartzen avoids the body shot from Page.
Gartzen thinks about the counter body kick.
Gartzen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Gartzen tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gartzen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gartzen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Gartzen off the cage and back into range.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Gartzen blocks a jab.
Gartzen stuffs the takedown attempt from Page. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Gartzen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Gartzen off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Gartzen gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gartzen 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 keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gartzen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Gartzen's brow.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gartzen has time to react.
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Gartzen off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gartzen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gartzen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gartzen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page looks for a takedown but Gartzen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws out a loose jab but Gartzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page lands a jab to Gartzen's midsection.
Gartzen misses with the body kick#TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gartzen won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Gartzen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Page scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gartzen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Gartzen is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Gartzen's guard.
Gartzen wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gartzen wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
Page is working Gartzen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gartzen's head.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Gartzen's brow. #T2#
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page throws a strike but Gartzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gartzen won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Gartzen postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
Page pulls Gartzen in close to prevent any damage.
Gartzen won't allow Page to sweep him here. #T3#
Gartzen is looking to stand up but Page won't let him.
Page keeping moving, preventing Gartzen from controlling successfully.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gartzen can do to turn this around?
Page looking to control.
Gartzen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Page seems keen to control Gartzen's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gartzens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page tries to clinch there but Gartzen circles away.
Gartzen flicks out a counter leg kick but Page steps away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page tries to clinch but Gartzen is having none of it.
Page scores with a hook.
Page lands a jab to the head.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gartzen.
Gartzen throws a front kick aimed at Page's knee but Page avoids it well.
Gartzen misses with a straight left.
Gartzen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Gartzen feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gartzen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gartzen counters with a nice body shot.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gartzen momentarily.
Page moves into range and connects with a jab.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Gartzen's shoulder, as Gartzen tries to avoid the shot.
Gartzen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Page blocks a head kick by Gartzen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gartzen lands a slapping body shot.
Gartzen misses with a looping right.
Gartzen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Page rather than just go for the knockout.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gartzen was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page tries to clinch there but Gartzen circles away. #T1#
Gartzen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gartzen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gartzen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Gartzen looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Gartzen.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gartzen manages to avoid it.
Gartzen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gartzen defends well and Page ends up having to push Gartzen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gartzen thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gartzen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gartzen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Page checks it well.
Gartzen throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Gartzen throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Page darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gartzen throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Gartzen slips the punch.
Gartzen stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Gartzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gartzen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gartzen keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Gartzen wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gartzen is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gartzen working a defensive guard but Page manages to pass into side control anyway.
Page controlling from side mount.
Muhammad Gartzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Page wants to control but Gartzen is keeping him busy.
Page is putting a hurting on Gartzen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Gartzen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gartzen for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Page has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

 

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Kong lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page connects with the punch.
Page is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Page blocks it.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Page scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kong misses.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Page.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Page takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kong cracks the inside of Page's front leg.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Kong throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Page shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kong pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Kong wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kong is trying to control the position but Page postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page won't allow Kong to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Kong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeps Page at a distance using the push kick.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Page catches Kong right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page with a jab.
Page slips a jab from Kong.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Page scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kong controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.#SUB#
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page throws a strike but Kong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Page has control of Kong's left arm, preventing Kong from doing any damage.
Page is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. #T3#
Kong stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Kong won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that Page has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kong stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kong.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Kong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Page coming out on top.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kong defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong slips under a jab from Page.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Page moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Page gets the takedown into side control.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kong tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Kong trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kong is trying is best to control the position here.
Page thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Kong trying to control but Page postures up.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong 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.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Kong tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong. #T3#
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!

Xafan Kong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DARE 43     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Page shoots in and drives through. Bryan sprawls well.
It seemed like Bryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Bryan is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Bryan's guard.
Bryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is pushing down on Bryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Page looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bryan 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.#T3#
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page trying to control the pace.
Page is looking to advance position but Bryan won't allow it.
Page working over Bryan with some ground and pound. Bryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is nestled in close to Bryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Page clinches with his opponent.
Page blocks a body shot from Bryan.
Page blocking some punches.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Page lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Page is working Bryan over against the cage.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Bryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Page gets an underhook and turns Bryan into the cage.
A short left from Page.
Page lands with a right to the head.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Bryan's head. #TD#
Page is trying to trip Bryan. He has hold of a leg but Bryan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page controlling from the top position. #T1#
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing that Page has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Page pushes down on Bryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page working over Bryan with some ground and pound. Bryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Bryan is rocked!
Bryan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Page wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Bryan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that second round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Bryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Page is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Bryan's brow.
Bryan 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.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Page stays in close to Bryan's body and controls the position.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Page slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page stays in close to Bryan's body and controls the position.
Jacob Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Page advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page content to control rather than advance.
Bryan taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard. #SUB#
Page in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bryan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Page!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!
Jacob Bryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know.'.

 

Event: TRFC103     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1#
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page misses with an uppercut
letting Razor counter with a right hand.
Page slips under a jab.
Razor swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Razor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Razor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Razor slips under a jab from Page.
Razor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Razor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#TD#
Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Razor did well to prevent Page getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Razor's head.
Razor trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Razor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Razor holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razor is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Razor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Razor!#REVB#
Page looking to control.
Razor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Razor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Page wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Razor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Razor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Razor with a nice cross.
Page with a poor takedown
and Razor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Page clinches up with Razor and pushes him back against the cage.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Razor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Razor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page misses the jab.
Razor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Razor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Page doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razor slips under a jab.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Page dodges the punch combination from Razor. #KD2#
Razor lands a big right hand that sends Page crashing to the mat! Razor stays standing though and waves Page back to his feet!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Page tries to clinch up
and Razor rattles Page with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Page tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Razor dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Page stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonny Ray Razor!
Sonny Ray Razor is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sonny Ray Razor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TRFC98     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Page ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Page shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baha misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Baha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Baha's temple.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baha's head.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Baha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Baha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baha wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page throwing shots but Baha is blocking nicely.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page prevents Baha from standing back up.
Page works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Page has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baha is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Page yanks on the arm and Baha is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Page.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!
Franky Page is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cadaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadaver is just out of range.
Cadaver is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Cadaver throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Cadaver fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cadaver is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadaver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Cadaver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Cadaver!#REVR##SUB2#
Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cadaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Page wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
Page controlling Cadaver's posture.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Cadaver is fighting to break Page's control of his arms but Page is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Cadaver preventing the sweep.
Page controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Page has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cadaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Cadaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cadaver lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Page counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadaver!
Page lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cadaver defending against the ground and pound.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cadaver is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Page in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym.#T4#
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
Cadaver dodges the ground and pound from Page.#SUB2#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Page grinds an elbow into Cadaver's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is chipping away with strikes.
Cadaver is not content to let Page control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Page dodges the punch combination from Cadaver.
Cadaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cadaver throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadaver defends it well.
Cadaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with Cadaver's head.
Cadaver tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cadaver!
Cadaver parries the strikes from Page easily there. Page is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cadaver to escape.
Cadaver is not content to let Page control the position.
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Cadaver controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadaver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page. #T1#
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page taking a breather here.
Page cracks Cadaver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Page lands a few punches from side control.
Cadaver tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Page misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Cadaver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cadaver is looking to regain half guard here but Page keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page has hold of Cadaver's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cadaver seems comfortable defending it but Page has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cadaver is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cadaver is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Page couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!

 

Event: DUEL#96 Feltre vs Pearson     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Akharraz finds it's way through Page's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page lands with a straight right. Akharraz didn't see that one coming.
Akharraz connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Page covering up! Akharraz comes in with a big uppercut and Page goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!

 

Event: DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell     
Date:   Jul 21, 2017
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Vovchanchyn throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.#TD2#
Page shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #ES#
Vovchanchyn has his feet on Page's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page working the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Page misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vovchanchyn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
Page throws an elbow but Vovchanchyn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn regains half guard, as Page was trying to land strikes.
Page is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page stops Vovchanchyn from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Page in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3##TD2#
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page is nestled in close to Vovchanchyn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Page is keen to just control but Vovchanchyn is a slippery customer.
Vovchanchyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Page counters with a takedown into side control.
Page misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Page tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Page misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vovchanchyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Page control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page in side control, throwing shots but Vovchanchyn defends.
Vovchanchyn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Page wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vovchanchyn to see if he's OK.
Page working the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn is defending the strikes.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Page control the position. #SUB2#
Page swings around for an armbar but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Page's guard.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SU#
Vovchanchyn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Page lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Page misses.
Page checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.#T4#
Page missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Remy Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Page shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Vovchanchyn has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Page fails with the takedown.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a combination #TD2#
so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Page is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Page is working an open guard so Vovchanchyn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.#CL2#
Page clinches with his opponent.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Page tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vovchanchyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Vovchanchyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches.
Page wants a takedown. #TD2#
Page is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vovchanchyn can't fight it off and eventually Page manages to take the fight to the floor. Vovchanchyn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Page throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Vovchanchyn!

 

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Page scores with a takedown into Champion's guard.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
Champion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Page prevents Champion from getting back to his feet.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Champion's head.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Champion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Champion blocks nicely.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Champion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Champion is retaining full guard.
Champion keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page works over Champion with some ground and pound from guard.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page won't allow Champion to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Champion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Champion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Champion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Champion moves away from the strike by Page.
Champion misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Page counters with a single leg into guard. Champion didn't expect that.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page works over Champion with some ground and pound from guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Champion's head.
Page advances position into side control!
Page cracks Champion with a big elbow.
Champion is not content to let Page control the position.
Champion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Page connects with a decent elbow.
Page trying to control the position but Champion is working away.
Champion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Champion tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champion takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Champion's head.
Page working Champion over with strikes.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Champion taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Champion is rocked!
Page is nestled in close to Champion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Champion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Champion quite badly. Champion pulls Page in close trying to recover. Page postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Champion on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Champion doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Truck is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Truck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page with the counter takedown but Truck avoids it easily.
Truck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page goes for a double leg but Truck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Truck continues to drive forward.
Truck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Page.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
Truck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Corey Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Truck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Truck.
Truck misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Page darts in and lands a nice takedown into 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.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page controlling the action here.
Page's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Truck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is really stuck here.
Page avoids the strikes from Truck.
Truck doesn't have the hooks in and Page manages to turn into his guard.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Truck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Page distracts Truck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truck tries to get out of the position.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page stands up over Truck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Truck is rocked!#T3#
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Truck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page loads up on a big left hand. Truck felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Page looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Truck can't hide his disappointment, as Page celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: KOC - 10     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barron swivels and escapes.
Barron is looking to counter punch.
Barron looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Barron missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barron moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#TD2#
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Barron kicks Page off and gets back to his feet.
Barron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Barron throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Barron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barron defends well and Page ends up having to push Barron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drew Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page looks for a takedown but Barron sprawls well.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Barron tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##KD#
Barron cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barron finish him?
Barron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barron avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Barron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barron. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drew Barron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barron pinned against the cage. Barron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Page is chipping away with strikes.
Page lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Page is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barron 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.
Page trying to control the position but Barron is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barron wants to get back to his feet.
Page controls the position. #T3#
Barron is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Barron taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Barron tries to escape but Page is in control.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barron keeps working.
Page lands a few punches from side control.
Page works to advance to full mount. Barron defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
You get the feeling that Barron really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Page working Barron over with strikes here.
Page content just to control the position here.
Barron is bucking up trying to escape but Page cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Page working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barron is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Page lands a couple of good shots and Barron has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barron is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Page landing with strikes.
Page lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron wants to get back to his feet.
Page connects with a big shot to the side of Barron's head.
Page is punishing Barron with strikes - can he finish him?!
Page has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barron's body.
Barron wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Barron as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Page! #ROC2#
Barron is rocked!
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barron is trying to get back to his feet but Page has full control of the position and if anything, Barron has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Page is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Page loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Barron hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Barron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Page looks for a takedown but Barron sprawls well.
Barron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Page has time to react.
Page wants to clinch#KD#
and Barron counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barron finish him?!#ROC#
Page is rocked!
Barron closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Page out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Barron!
Drew Barron was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: KOC 6 - Friday the 13th     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barron as he jumps to the side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Page has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Page shoots in but Barron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drew Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page slips a straight right by Barron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barron misses with a hook.#TD2#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Barron is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Barron's guard.#ES#
Barron is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron wants to break free but Page has control. #T1##BC#
Barron manages to break the clinch.
Drew Barron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barron throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Page stops Barron from getting back to his feet.
Barron taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barron keeps working. #ES#
Barron kicks Page off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barron. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Page feints and as Barron raises his hands in defense, Page changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page stops Barron from standing up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.
Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Barron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barron tries to get out of the position.
Page won't allow Barron to get back to his feet.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barron with a jab.
Barron looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barron.
Page changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Barron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Page sprawling to the canvas! Page rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barron finish him?! #ROC#
Page is rocked!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Barron finish him?#T3#
Page fails to land the takedown.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Barron missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barron connects with a body shot.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Barron counters with a crisp right hand that drops Page! Barron lets Page back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Franky Page's cut even more.
Barron misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page stops Barron from standing up.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page distracts Barron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barron wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
Page trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom. #T4#
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barron's head.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Barron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Page goes for a double leg but Barron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barron continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Barron as Page shoots in.
Barron is looking for a counter combo.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Barron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Page throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barron was covering up waiting for the punch and Page finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Barron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barron, as that shot connected. #KD#
Barron sends Page crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barron is motioning to the referee to let Page up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Page dives in and grabs Barron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Barron throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Drew Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Barron cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barron finish him? #CUT#
The cut above Franky Page's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Barron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barron appears to be looking for a big counter.
Page dives in and grabs Barron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Page tries for a takedown but Barron circles away easily
and Barron counters with a huge right that knocks Page out cold! Barron is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Barron!
After the fight, Drew Barron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: KOC 4 - The Ultimate Showdown     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Browne clinches.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Page turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Page manages to end up in side control.
Page working the head with strikes.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
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!
Page just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working the head with strikes.
Browne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Page working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Browne taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Browne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Browne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Browne being controlled for a moment.
Page landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Page takes a little break here. Browne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Browne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Page connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Page cracks Browne with a big right hand but Browne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Page cracks Browne with a big elbow.
Page controlling the position from side mount.
Page working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Browne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Page controls the position.
Page's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Browne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Browne some visible discomfort.
Browne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Page cracks Browne with a big elbow.
Page working the ground and pound.
Browne seems a little lost for a moment, as Page dominates the positioning.
Browne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Browne looks winded!
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Browne to see if he's OK.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Browne to see if he's OK.
Page working the ground and pound.
Page scores with punches from side control.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Browne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Page takes a little break here. Browne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Page grinds an elbow into Browne's temple. #ROC#
Browne is rocked!#T4#
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Browne to see if he's OK.
Browne is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Page is putting a hurting on Browne here, landing some big shots from side control.
Page scoring with punches and elbows.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Browne some visible discomfort.
Browne taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Browne is trying to buck Page off.
Browne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Page connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Browne gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Page is standing up over Browne. Browne looks to escape but Page dives into side control.
Browne seems to have recovered his senses.#REVB#
Page is staying tight to Browne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Page landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Page scoring with punches and elbows.
Page happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Page is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browne is breathing heavily.#T1#
Browne being controlled for a moment.
Page working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page working the head with strikes.
Page is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Browne's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Page landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Browne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Page controlling from side mount.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Browne is rocked!
Page scores with a couple of short elbows.
Browne is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Page lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Browne looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Page turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!

 

Event: KOC 2 - Kravac vs McConor     
Date:   Nov 06, 2016
#R1#
Magee throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page distracts Magee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Magee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Magee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Magee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magee. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magee did well to prevent Page getting side control.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Magee's temple.
Magee misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Magee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Magee's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page stalling.
Magee wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Page dives in and scores a takedown into Magee's guard.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page controlling from the top position.
Page stands up over Magee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magee's head.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Magee is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page postures up.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magee's head.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page is working Magee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magee trying to control the position.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Page shoots in and gets a takedown into Magee's guard.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magee's head.
Magee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page stands up over Magee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Magee is predictable there #TD2#
and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Magee fights it but they end up in guard.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Page feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Page distracts Magee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Magee is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Magee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Page controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magee lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. #TD2#
Magee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magee is looking to stand back up but Page counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Magee. #T3##REVR#
Page working Magee over with strikes.
Magee has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magee wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Page is continuing to stall.
Page slips a nice elbow through Magee's hands, connecting with Magee's forehead.
Page controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

In defeat, Marty Magee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my manager, coaches and training partners. I would also like to thank my opponent for the tough battle'.

 

Event: KOC 1 - Fight to Live     
Date:   Oct 25, 2016
#R1#
Iel misses with a straight right.
Iel throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Iel tries to improve position but can't.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Iel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Page scoring with punches and elbows.
Page controlling the position. #T1#
Iel wants to get back to his feet but Page drags him back down.
Page in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Iel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Page is putting a hurting on Iel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Page happy to just control the position for now.
Iel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Page is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Iel taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Page is putting a hurting on Iel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Page lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Iel.
Page is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Page is punishing Iel with some ground and pound.
Page throwing damaging strikes from the back! Iel could be in trouble here!
I would not like to be Iel right now.
Page scores with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page scores with punches from the back.
Iel is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iel swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Page counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iel tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Page there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page content to control rather than advance.
Page working over Iel with some ground and pound. Iel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Page. #T1#
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Page manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Page with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Iel is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Iel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Page.
Page controlling his opponent.
Page landing shots from mount.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Page is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Page extends the arm and Iel is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Page!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1##TD#
Elpidio gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Elpidio manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Page postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elpidio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Page, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Elpidio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Elpidio cracks the inside of Page's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elpidio.
A slow jab from Elpidio misses its intended target.
Elpidio cracks Page with an open hand slap.#T1#
Page slips a jab from Elpidio.
Elpidio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elpidio throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Elpidio throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page fails with the takedown
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Elpidio sprawls and moves away.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Elpidio counters with a crisp one two that drops Page! Elpidio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Page to his feet! Page is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Page checks a leg kick. #T2#
Elpidio jabs at Page's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Elpidio misses its intended target.
Edwin Elpidio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elpidio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elpidio.
Page gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Elpidio gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Page is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Elpidio!
A very excited looking Edwin Elpidio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2016
#R1#
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page moves forwards but Bradshaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.#CL2#
Bradshaw clinches.
Page misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw feints and then cracks Page's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Page down.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradshaw as he connects with a hook.
Bradshaw connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Bradshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page misses with a right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page is trying to pull guard but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Bradshaw blocks a body shot from Page.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Page tries to pull guard but Bradshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Bradshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page tries to stall but Bradshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Page fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Page is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Page is looking to control Bradshaw's arms but Bradshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw works the jab nicely.
Bradshaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bradshaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradshaw stands and throws Page's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bradshaw has an Americana. Page didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bradshaw is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bradshaw hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dudley Bradshaw!
After the fight, Dudley Bradshaw was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 27, 2016
#R1#
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins The Fourth.
Rollins The Fourth throws a one two combo.
Rollins The Fourth lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins The Fourth enables Page to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins The Fourth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins The Fourth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page stands and throws Rollins The Fourth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of Rollins The Fourth's head but Rollins The Fourth avoids it well.#T1#
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins The Fourth is letting Page control him for a moment.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Page in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rollins The Fourth is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!

 

 
 
 
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