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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Villegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Villegas counters with a nice body shot.
Villegas moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Villegas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Villegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Villegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page trying to control but Villegas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Villegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Page defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Villegas 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Villegas!
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Event:
SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Larry 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 wants a takedown.
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.
Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Larry backwards. #TD#
Larry drags the fight down to the ground.
Larry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larry 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 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.
Larry managing to control the position.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page preventing the sweep.
Larry keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass. #T1#
Larry wants to stand but Page is controlling the position. #SUB#
Larry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Page drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVR#
Page is looking to regain half guard here but Larry keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Page is pushing Larry's head away, looking to escape. Larry manages to hold on to the position though.
Larry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larry trying to control the position but Page is working away.
Larry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Page is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Page is letting Larry control him for a moment. #T3#
Page is looking to reverse the position.
Larry tries to move to mount but Page blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page tries to buck Larry off but Larry is having none of it.
Larry prevents Page from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Larry. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larry counters with a left and a right that stings Page.
Badr Larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Page.#T4##CL#
Larry clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larry.
Larry tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Larry controls his hands.
Page looking for a takedown.
Larry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Larry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Larry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Larry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Page counters with a straight right hand.
Larry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larry defends it nicely.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Larry is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Larry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Larry stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larry.
Larry is looking to land body kicks.
Page tries to counter by closing the distance.
Larry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Larry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Page swivels and escapes.
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page tries for a takedown but Larry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badr Larry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Page.
Page misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Larry rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larry lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T2##TD#
Larry pulls guard.
Larry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Larry is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving. #SUB#
Larry 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.
Larry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Page looking to control.
Larry trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page is looking to stand up but Larry isn't so interested in that idea.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larry's guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larry is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Page throws a strike but Larry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Larry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Page's head.
Page keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Larry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Larry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Page's guard.
Page is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larry dives into side control.
#REVB#
Page can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Larry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stuffs the takedown attempt from Larry. Larry gets slowly back to his feet.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Page shoots in and bounces Larry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Larry wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Page gets a clinch.
Larry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Page decides to pull guard.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page trying to control the position here.
Page is looking to sweep but instead, Larry has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Page trying to hold on to Larry's head to control him but Larry postures up.
#SU#
Larry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Page to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larry is defended easily by Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Larry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Larry shows good takedown defense. #T3##CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Larry against the cage.
Larry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page thows a body kick. Larry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larry defends well and Page ends up having to push Larry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Page tries to get set, Larry tries to push him back and clinch up but Page manages to avoid the attempt.
Mikel Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Larry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larry quickly recovers to half guard.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larry is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Larry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Page drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVR#
Larry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Page!
Page is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Larry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larry, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Larry!
An out of breath Badr Larry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SFC 3: Xuwatanabe x Nakamura
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Reeder tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura but Reeder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reeder pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Reeder defends the submission attempt.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet.
Reeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Page. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reeder tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Reeder is looking to improve his position.
Reeder trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Reeder actively working from the bottom here.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reeder wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reeder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeder tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #ES2#
Reeder has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots and misses
and Reeder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Page tries for a takedown but Reeder circles away easily
and Reeder counters with a straight right hand.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikel Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeder cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeder's waist but Reeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Reeder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Reeder.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeder is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Reeder circles away and we're back to standing.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Reeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Reeder scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reeder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Reeder from controlling successfully.
Reeder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeder controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Reeder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeder avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeder slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeder throws out the jab.
Reeder shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Reeder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeder.
Mikel Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Reeder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
Page tries to keep at a distance but Reeder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeder has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reeder taking a breather.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Reeder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reeder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reeder goes for a takedown attempt but Page pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##TD#
Page bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikel Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reeder is trying to improve his position.
Reeder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Reeder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Page looking for a submission but Reeder manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been informed that Reeder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Reeder is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reeder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Reeder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reeder counter with a right hand.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeder tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Reeder throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Reeder, which made it look bad.
Reeder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.#CL2#
Reeder clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Reeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeder takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Reeder.#T2#
Reeder throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reeder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeder sprawls well. Reeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Reeder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reeder lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Reeder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott Reeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reeder wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Reeder content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reeder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Page is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reeder, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reeder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Reeder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
You can see the frustration on Reeder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reeder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Reeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Reeder!
Scott Reeder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC 1: Page x Bonini
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Page gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonini defends it well.
Bonini tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bonini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Page is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonini is just riding it out for now. Page eventually gives up the hold.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonini defending well though.
Bonini 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Bonini defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Page trying to control from half guard but Bonini is working away.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page moves into full mount! Bonini won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Page controlling from mount.
Bonini is working to get back to half guard.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page tries to control but Bonini wriggling away.
Bonini wants to control but Page is having none of it.#SUB#
Page moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bonini has worked his arm free - good work by Bonini!
Page has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bonini!#T3##SUB#
Page is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bonini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Page can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonini is looking to escape.
Bonini is in a horrible position here. Page smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Page with shots to the head and body - Bonini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Page pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bonini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Page lands with some strikes.
Page lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonini tries to lock up and control but Page gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Page lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Bonini is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page wants to take his opponent's back but Bonini doesn't allow it.
Bonini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonini is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?#SUB#
Page moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bonini has worked his arm free - good work by Bonini!
Bonini seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonini is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
Bonini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Page dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Page changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Page's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.#SUB#
Page is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Page wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonini, who protects the arm well.
Bonini is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonini can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonini some visible discomfort.
#T1##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! #SUB#
Page thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bonini prevents Page from moving into mount.
Bonini struggling a bit here.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonini keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Bonini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Page working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bonini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Page lands an elbow.
Page landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Page is looking to take a break and control but Bonini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonini can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Page is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonini is defending well.
Bonini is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Page tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish 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! #T4#
Page lands some shots froms side control.
Bonini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Page presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
BOOM! Page connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Page trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Page with shots to the head and body - Bonini looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Page dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Page drives through with a takedown into Bonini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page is pushing down on Bonini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonini is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Page. #SUB#
Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Page is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonini sees it coming and defends easily.
Page winds up and cracks Bonini with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Page is trying to work for a kimura but Bonini is defending well.
Page wants to control but Bonini is keeping him busy.
Page is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonini keeps working.
Nice strikes from Page there. #SUB#
Page is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonini is just riding it out for now. Page eventually gives up the hold.
Page tries to pass to full mount but Bonini defends it.
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.
#T3#
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonini taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikel Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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 frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Page sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Page!
The defeated Maximo Bonini had this to say: 'I gave him a chance because my promoter told me so.'.
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