PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quin Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin Kenobi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kenobi
vs
Page

180 cm
29
170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quin Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Kenobi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Page takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kenobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Page lands a two punch combo.

Kenobi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Page tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenobi is in Page's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenobi scoring with some ground and pound.
Page controls Kenobi momentarily but Kenobi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kenobi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenobi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Page some visible discomfort.
Page is looking to regain half guard here but Kenobi keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Page is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kenobi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Page is looking to improve his position but Kenobi isn't that keen on the idea.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenobi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenobi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Page really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kenobi landing strikes from the mount.

Kenobi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kenobi extends the arm and Page is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quin Kenobi!