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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McCranky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy McCranky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diesel Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McCranky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCranky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Page.
McCranky stands and throws Page's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCranky tries for a kimura but Page is defending well.
McCranky 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.
McCranky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Page sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCranky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCranky swings around for an armbar but Page sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCranky's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to McCranky's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page is in close to McCranky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but McCranky has wrist control.
Page advances to half guard.
McCranky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCranky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCranky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCranky is keeping the position for now.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from McCranky.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to control from the top but McCranky keeps moving.
McCranky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McCranky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but McCranky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page is working McCranky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCranky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
McCranky looks gassed!
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCranky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Page preventing the sweep.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCranky has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
McCranky wants to sweep but no luck.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCranky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page works over McCranky with some ground and pound from guard.
McCranky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Page defends well.
Page working some strikes from top position.
McCranky 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.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but McCranky has wrist control.
Page controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
McCranky 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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page trying to control but McCranky is working from the bottom.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to McCranky's brow.
Page throwing strikes from guard but McCranky blocks nicely.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to McCranky's brow.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCranky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Diesel Page will probably get the nod.
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.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCranky counters with a single leg into guard. Page didn't expect that.
McCranky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page wants to stand and escape but McCranky is having none of it.
Page keeping full guard, as McCranky tries to pass.
McCranky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCranky postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
McCranky is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page stands and throws McCranky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCranky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCranky.
McCranky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCranky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCranky wants to stand up but Page has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Page avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCranky.
Page wants to control but McCranky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is looking for a sweep. McCranky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCranky.
McCranky throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Page.
McCranky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
McCranky prevents Page from improving position.
Page scoring with punches and elbows.
Page working the head with strikes.
Page trying to control the action but McCranky is working from the bottom.
McCranky taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
McCranky is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCranky is not content to let Page control the position.
Page grinds an elbow into McCranky's temple.
McCranky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCranky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCranky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCranky lands with a punch from half guard.
McCranky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Page!
Diesel Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCranky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Page is on top in guard.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from McCranky.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCranky's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page distracts McCranky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page won't allow McCranky to sweep him here.
McCranky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Page has passed into half guard!
McCranky tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCranky manages to regain full guard. 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 Diesel Page will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCranky!
Page lands with some strikes.
Page cracks McCranky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCranky is working to get back to half guard.
Page lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCranky hang on?
Page with shots to the head and body - McCranky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Page is landing with some decent strikes but McCranky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Page with a couple of short strikes.
Page has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCranky's face.
McCranky is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page landing shots from mount.
McCranky is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Page scoring with strikes but McCranky is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCranky working to try and regain half guard.
McCranky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McCranky seems to have recovered his senses.
McCranky is desperately trying to improve his position but Page has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns McCranky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns McCranky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCranky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Page blocks McCranky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Page with shots to the head and body - McCranky looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCranky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Page landing strikes from the mount and McCranky is in trouble!
McCranky taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCranky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Page working the ground and pound effectively.
Page lands a heavy elbow.
Page looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCranky can't escape the position.
Page lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCranky regains half guard.
McCranky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCranky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCranky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page stands up over McCranky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diesel Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page wants to control from the top but McCranky keeps moving.
McCranky 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.
McCranky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page stops McCranky from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCranky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but McCranky is retaining full guard.
McCranky pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCranky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Page wants to pass to mount but McCranky is defending the position.
McCranky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jimmy McCranky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. McCranky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Page!
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