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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleo Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Cleo Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
Black pulls Page into guard.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four 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.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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
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!
Black has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Black drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Page manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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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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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