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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Whitehead clinches with his opponent.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Whitehead lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch.
Whitehead shoots in and drives through. Page sprawls well.#CL2#
Whitehead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitehead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitehead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Page tries to stall but Whitehead uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is trying to pull guard but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Whitehead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Page takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Whitehead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whitehead crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
A short right from Whitehead.
Whitehead pushes Page back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Whitehead trying to land knees to the body.
Whitehead trying to land knees to the body.
Whitehead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitehead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Whitehead. #CL2#
Whitehead moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Whitehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitehead throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitehead scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Whitehead stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whitehead looking for a takedown.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Whitehead.
Whitehead connects with a knee to the head.
Whitehead scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Whitehead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whitehead.
Whitehead 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 Whitehead can turn it around.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Whitehead.
Whitehead prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Whitehead tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whitehead pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whitehead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Whitehead.
#BC2#
Whitehead manages to break the clinch.
Whitehead looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Whitehead dominated 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.
#R2##CL2#
Whitehead rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
Whitehead utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Page dodges an elbow strike from Whitehead.
#BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Whitehead rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Whitehead.
Page prevents a body shot from Whitehead. #T1#
Whitehead stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whitehead.
#BC2#
Whitehead manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Whitehead closes the distance and pushes Page back into the cage.
Whitehead stalling against the cage.
Whitehead lands an elbow inside that Page shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleo Page has been cut.
Page prevents a body shot from Whitehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whitehead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitehead tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Whitehead has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitehead just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Whitehead landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Whitehead lands a big knee to the head and Page goes down! Whitehead pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Whitehead!
Our winner, James Whitehead, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Loki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Loki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Loki swings around for an armbar but Page sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loki's guard.
Loki controlling Page's posture.
Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loki's guard.#SUB2#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loki can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Loki trying to strike off his back.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Loki.
Page would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loki looking for a sweep. Not yet Loki, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Page clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Page turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Loki tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Loki stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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. #T3#
Page trying to control the position but Loki is working away.
Page taking a breather here.
Loki tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
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.
Loki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loki is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page taking a breather here.
Loki is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Loki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Loki is trying to stall.
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 Cleo Page will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Loki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Page tries to avoid it but Loki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Page to the ground. Page escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Page fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Loki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loki trying to control the action but Page is working from the bottom.
Loki throws a strike but Page avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Loki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Page has a closed guard, preventing Loki from standing up.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page keeping full guard, as Loki tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loki is breathing heavily.
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loki but Loki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Loki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Page manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loki throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Loki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loki's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page stays in close to Loki's body and controls the position.
Loki working a defensive guard here.
Page won't allow Loki to sweep him here.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
Loki 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.#T3#
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Loki moves into the clinch.
Loki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleo Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page tries for a takedown but Loki manages to get underhooks.
Loki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loki tries to break free but Page pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loki is trying to push Page away but Page has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loki throws an elbow but it misses.
Loki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loki is working for takedown but Page is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loki fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karrr Loki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Loki sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loki misses with a hook.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Page sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side.
Loki tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Loki and move into the clinch.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karrr Loki.
Page defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loki.#TD#
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loki quickly recovers to half guard.
Loki is looking to get back to is feet but Page passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Loki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Loki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Loki is trying to escape the position but Page is controlling the position. #T1#
Page working the ground and pound.
Loki is looking to regain half guard here but Page keeps moving and retains side control.
Page controls the position from side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page in side control lands a decent elbow.
Loki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loki looks to move to half guard but instead Page has passed into mount! Damn!
Page is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Loki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Page controlling from mount. #SUB#
Page is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Loki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loki shrugs it off. #T3#
Page tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Page is landing with some decent strikes but Loki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Page content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page wants to control the pace but Loki is squirming around nicely.
Page takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleo 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cleo Page!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Page throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Black drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Black pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Black pulls Page into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black pulls Page in to control the position.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Black's guard.
Black has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page won't allow Black to sweep him here. #T3#
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Black has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Black drags the fight down to the ground.
Black has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page preventing the sweep.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Black 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Black has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Page wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Black is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Black.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Page manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Page will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page striking off his back but it's not causing Black any problems.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Ron Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Page throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
#TD2#
Black jumps into guard, dragging Page to the mat.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is trying to keep Page in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black controlling the position.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Page postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Page tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Page sprawls well. Page wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Page was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Black ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Page was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Black.
Black goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Black drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
#TD#
Page manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Black 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. #SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Page has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Page's legs - danger averted.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Black 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Black!
Post fight, Ron Black stared into the camera and said 'Another day another dollar homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoolihan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Hoolihan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoolihan 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 avoids the elbow strike from Hoolihan, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolihan stalling the fight.
#TD#
Page gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoolihan's head.
Hoolihan wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
#T1#
Hoolihan wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoolihan tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoolihan is controlling Page's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Hoolihan is defending against the submission attempts here by Page.
Page keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Page.
Hoolihan is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoolihan avoid being mounted?
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.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoolihan dives in and grabs Page's left leg, looking for a takedown. Page pushes down on Hoolihan's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hoolihan moves into range and clinches up with Page.
Hoolihan can't get the takedown.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Hoolihan.#T3#
Hoolihan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Hoolihan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Page uses from the top position.
Page is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Page has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoolihan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page content to stall in guard here.
Hoolihan 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoolihan throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Hoolihan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Page checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoolihan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Hoolihan drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Hoolihan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Page has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hoolihan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps control of the position as Hoolihan tries to break free.
#T1#
Hoolihan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Page biding his time, controlling Hoolihan.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Page.
Hoolihan can't escape the position.
#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 working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoolihan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Page in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Page is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoolihan is just riding it out for now. Page eventually gives up the hold.
Page is taking a breather. Hoolihan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hoolihan wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoolihan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoolihan trying to control here.
#ES2#
Hoolihan pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Hoolihan misses with a takedown
and Page counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Hoolihan pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoolihan tries to pull guard but Page holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoolihan drops back down to his feet.
Hoolihan has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Hoolihan.
Hoolihan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoolihan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Hoolihan manages to break the clinch.
Hoolihan has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Cleo Page will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoolihan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoolihan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoolihan being controlled here, momentarily.
Page postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoolihan working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Hoolihan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SU#
Page stands up and waves to Hoolihan to follow him. #CL2#
Hoolihan has managed to clinch.
Hoolihan swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoolihan tries to pull guard but Page forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Hoolihan manages to break the clinch.
Hoolihan throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Page counters with a single leg into guard. Hoolihan didn't expect that. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hoolihan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hoolihan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Page has hold of one of Hoolihan's legs. Hoolihan is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Page won't allow Hoolihan to get back to his feet.
Page stays in close to Hoolihan's body and controls the position.
Page continues to hold on tight.
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.#T3#
Page won't allow Hoolihan to sweep him here.
Page is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoolihan misses with a takedown
and Page counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoolihan shoots in for a double leg but Page sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Page was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Hoolihan.
Hoolihan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoolihan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Page turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hoolihan's face as Page controls the position.
Hoolihan wants to get back to his feet.
Hoolihan can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoolihan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Page wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoolihan, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Page displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.#TD#
Page manages to pull guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Page is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Page wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Cruz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Page controls his leg.
Cruz controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Cruz forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz can't get the takedown.
Cruz trying to stall but Page improves his position.
Cruz is looking to control Page's arms but Page gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Page holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleo Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Page is struggling to control the position.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Page tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Page dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Page forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Page has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cruz 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##CL2#
Page tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Page stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz tries to break free but Page pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Page has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
#T1#
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Page is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cruz.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Page defending well. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Page doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #T2#
Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is nestled in close to Page, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cruz with the ground and pound but Page uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz tries to stand but Page is controlling from the bottom.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz tries to get to his feet but Page is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cruz in his guard.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz 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.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz stands up over Page, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Page has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page trying to control but Cruz is having none of it. #T1#
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Page cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Page gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape. #T3#
Cruz wants to control but Page is having none of it.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#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.
Page trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Cruz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Page gets his way!
Cruz tries to break free.
Cleo Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyle Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page avoiding Cruz 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleo Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Cruz!
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