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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Page (ranked 6365 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Stephen Usman (ranked 587 p4p, 535 weight class). Micheal Page could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Usman's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micheal Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Usman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Usman.
Usman misses the jab.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Micheal 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 slips a jab from Usman.
Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Nice cross by Usman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Usman, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usman misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Usman takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Usman will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Usman misses.
Stephen Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Usman sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Usman does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Usman and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Usman.
Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a three punch combo that has Usman backing up. Usman nods at Page to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usman scores with a hook.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Usman's leg but Usman calmly moves out of range.
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.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Usman 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.
Page looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Usman.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page is rocked!
Usman throws an overhand right that has Page reeling! Usman follows up with more punches and Page is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Usman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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