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Event:
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Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Page tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily and Page counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silver thinking. Page falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Lamar Page has been cut. Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Page but Page pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand. Page moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Page moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
#T1# Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# Silver drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Page has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silver is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Silver looking to slow down the pace here. Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body. Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silver prevents it.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
#T2##TD2# Silver pulls guard effortlessly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silver looks winded! Silver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Silver is trying to control the position but Page postures up. Silver wants to control but Page passes easily into half guard.
#T3# Silver is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silver avoid being mounted? Page tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silver. Page keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Silver tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silver trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Silver clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage. Page landing knees to the head.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Page is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Page drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Silver drops back looking for a leg! Page is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Page manages to kick Silver off! Silver jumps back into Page's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Page has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silver off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lamar Page's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Silver tries to counter by closing the distance. Silver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Silver ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Silver closes the distance and clinches. Silver tries to break free but Page pushes him back against the cage. Silver jumps guard but Page stands there with Silver around his waist. Silver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silver looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silver is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Page pulls Silver into guard.
#T1# Page seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Page looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.
#REVR# Silver wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Page manages to pass to side control. Silver is breathing heavily. Page seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Page is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Page wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB# Page is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Page. #SUB2# Silver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Silver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily. #T3# Silver wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silver defends it well. Page is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#ES2# Silver manages to escape and get back to his feet! Silver with a lazy takedown attempt and Page counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silver thinking. #T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Silver. Kwik Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Page shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Silver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Page gets to his feet. Silver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Page works over Silver's head and body with a nice combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lamar Page's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Page cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Silver closes the distance and pushes Page back into the cage. Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Silver trying to stall but Page improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Silver tries to stall but Page uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Silver misses with a right hand and Page counters with an inside leg kick. Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Page misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Page. Page lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Page connects with a high kick. #T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver. Page throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver. Lamar Page is winning the standup battle so far. Silver misses with a takedown and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Silver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Page lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Silver has his takedown stuffed and Page counters with a nice uppercut. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwik Silver. Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Page jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Page throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease. #T4# Page lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Page throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.#CL# Page clinches up against the cage. Page controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Silver rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kwik Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lamar Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Lamar 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Page!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1# Fajardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fajardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Fajardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Page tightens his grip and picks Fajardo up, before dumping him to the ground. Fajardo manages to land in guard. #SU# Page decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fajardo, up you get! Fajardo shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily. Page is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Fajardo pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fajardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fajardo tries to pull guard but Page holds him up against the cage and eventually Fajardo drops back down to his feet.
Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Mar Fajardo. Fajardo leaning against his opponent.
#T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2# Fajardo pulls Page into guard.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Page trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fajardo's guard. Page stopping the sweep attempt from Fajardo. Fajardo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU# Page stands and steps away. Fajardo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Fajardo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2# Fajardo manages to break the clinch.
Fajardo moves out of range as Page strikes. Fajardo has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Page counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fajardo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Page takes a shot to the head. #TD# Page manages to pull guard.
Fajardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fajardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Page is proving hard to escape from. Page has control of Fajardo's left arm, preventing Fajardo from doing any damage. Fajardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now. #T3# Page throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Page controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Page has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fajardo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Page lands a takedown into guard.
#SU# Page decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4# Page goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL# Page forces Fajardo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Fajardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jun Mar Fajardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Page scores with a takedown into Fajardo's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page stops Fajardo from standing up. Fajardo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fajardo is trying to hold Page in close to prevent damage but Page has managed to pass into half guard.
Fajardo tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A bone on bone clash there as Fajardo blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target. Fajardo avoids the head kick by Page.
Fajardo darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Fajardo into the cage. Page tries to counter by clinching up but Fajardo breaks away and moves out of range. Fajardo misses with a takedown #CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Fajardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Mar Fajardo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fajardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fajardo fails to land the takedown. Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fajardo manages to circle out of the way. Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL2# Fajardo rushes Page and presses him up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Page tries for a takedown but Fajardo manages to get underhooks.
Fajardo gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
#TD# Page pulls Fajardo into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Page seems keen to control Fajardo's posture. Fajardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES# Page manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##CL2# Fajardo moves into range and clinches up with Page. Fajardo connects with a knee to the head.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Fajardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fajardo is breathing heavily. Fajardo stuffs the takedown. A chopping leg kick lands by Page. Page misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Fajardo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page gets full guard.#T3# Fajardo wants to stand but Page has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Page is looking for a triangle but Fajardo pushes his legs off easily.
Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Page pulls Fajardo in close to his closed guard and prevents Fajardo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fajardo looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Page postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fajardo wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Fajardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fajardo jumps guard but Page stands there with Fajardo around his waist. Fajardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fajardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks. #BC2# Fajardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fajardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Page's waist but Page gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fajardo off to one side. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Mar Fajardo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fajardo. Fajardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fajardo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Page takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Page misses with a combination
and Fajardo counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# Fajardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fajardo can do to turn this around?#TD# Page has picked Fajardo up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fajardo defending well though. Page content to control rather than advance. Fajardo trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
#T2# Page slows the pace down in half guard. Page seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fajardo for as long as he can get away with. Fajardo wants to control but Page is keeping busy.
#SU# Page stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fajardo to get to his feet. #T3# Fajardo stalks Page and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Page's face. Page staggers backwards, shaken. Horrible takedown attempt by Fajardo or perhaps it was just good defense by Page, which made it look bad. Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Fajardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fajardo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
#TD# Page decides to pull guard. #ES# Page pushes Fajardo off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Fajardo pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Page fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fajardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Page breaks the clinch.
Fajardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Page moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fajardo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jun Mar Fajardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lamar Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fajardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamar Page. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Page!
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Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1# Page falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Phifer counter with a right hand. Page throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Page gets tackled into the cage by Phifer. Phifer maintains the clinch. #TD2# Phifer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Page wanted to stand there but Phifer had control of the position. #SUB2# Phifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phifer holds on and takes a little breather. Page throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Phifer is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Page postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phifer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Page, into his guard. #REVB# Page 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. Page keeping moving, preventing Phifer from controlling successfully. Page trying to control the position here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Phifer sitting in guard, not really doing much. Page lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Phifer is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page trying to control but Phifer is working from the bottom. #T3# Page wants to stand but Phifer is controlling his posture from full guard. Phifer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Page trying to control but Phifer is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phifer is on top in guard.
#REVB# Phifer throws a big elbow that misses. #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 controls Phifer momentarily but Phifer frees himself. Page pulls Phifer in close to his closed guard and prevents Phifer from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES# Page scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phifer is defended easily by Page. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colby Phifer will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phifer moves away. Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Phifer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Page.#CUT2# It looks like Lamar Page has been cut. Page shoots in for a takedown but Phifer shows good takedown defense. Page throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Phifer moves into the clinch. Page is looking for a takedown. Phifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Phifer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phifer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Phifer working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
#SUB2# Phifer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Page defends well.#T1# Phifer keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully. Phifer working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Phifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU# Page gets to his feet. Phifer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A decent looking body kick lands there for Phifer. Phifer shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Phifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Phifer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phifer manages to circle out of the way. Phifer darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Phifer into the cage. Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Phifer. Phifer with a poor takedown and Page counters with a two punch combo. Phifer is breathing heavily.#CL2# Phifer moves into the clinch.#T3# Phifer prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Phifer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phifer misses with a right hand and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Phifer. Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phifer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Page tries to counter by clinching up but Phifer breaks away and moves out of range. Phifer misses with a takedown #CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page. A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##TD# Page has hold of one of Phifer's legs. Phifer is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Colby Phifer has got the better of the ground game so far. Page wants to stand but Phifer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Page stands and steps away. Phifer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Phifer moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lamar Page's cut. That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Phifer drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
#BC2# Phifer manages to break the clinch.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Phifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamar Page is winning the standup battle so far. Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Phifer tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phifer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Phifer rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Page jumps guard but Phifer stands there with Page around his waist. Page gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Phifer jumps into guard, dragging Page to the mat.
#SUB2# Phifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Phifer wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Page tries to stand but Phifer is controlling from the bottom. Phifer working a defensive guard here.
#SU# Page gets to his feet - Phifer follows without any prompting. Phifer shoots in and drives through. Page sprawls well. Phifer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Phifer checks a low kick from Page. Page throws a sloppy head kick and Phifer moves out of range easily. Page throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phifer's head. Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Page finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Phifer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Page thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# Phifer closes the distance and pushes Page back into the cage. Phifer fails to pull guard.
Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Phifer. Phifer stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Phifer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Phifer darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Phifer into the cage. Phifer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPage. Phifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Phifer shoots for a double leg takedown but Page sprawls well. He's pushed Phifer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Page throws a sloppy head kick and Phifer moves out of range easily. #CL2# Phifer moves into range and clinches up with Page. Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phifer is trying to break free. Page goes for a takedown attempt but Phifer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Page dives in and grabs Phifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phifer pushes down on Page's head and hops out. Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Phifer forces Page back against the cage and clinches. Phifer lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Colby Phifer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Phifer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Phifer!
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Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Lace thuds his shin into the meat of Page's side. Lace fails with the takedown#CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page. #TD# Page is trying to trip Lace. He has hold of a leg but Lace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU# Page stands and steps away. Lace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Lace clinches up against the cage.#TD# Page decides to pull guard. Page has his hands on Lace's head, controlling the position. Lace trying to control but Page is working from the bottom. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Page puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lace is trying to get back to full guard. Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lace trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Page not doing much here.
#T2# Lace wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Lace is looking to get back to full guard here but Page has managed to pass to side control instead. Lace seems a little lost for a moment, as Page dominates the positioning. You can see the frustration on Lace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU# Page has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3# Lace throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Page lands an elbow just above Lace 's eye. #BC2# Lace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Lace moves into the clinch. Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lace doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Lace rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD# Page works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU# Page stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lace fails to land the takedown. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lace. Page connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. 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!#CL2# Lace closes the distance and clinches. Lace has had enough of the clinch but Page keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lace looking for a takedown. Lace trying to control the position but instead, Page has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lace into the cage. Lace is working for takedown but Page is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that round. That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Lace drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Lace is trying to pull guard but Page has him pressed against the cage. Lace tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD# Page turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Page manages to end up in side control. Lace is trying to improve his position.#SU# Page decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lace to his feet. Bobby Lace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lace avoids the head kick by Page.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lace clinches up against the cage. Lace wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Page.
#T1# Page landing knees to the head.
#TD# Page wants the takedown. Lace is fighting it off but Page persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lace's guard against the cage. Page stops Lace from standing up. #SU# Page stands up from Lace's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout. Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lace can do to turn this around?#CL2# Lace forces Page back against the cage and clinches. Page taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Page gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Lace is wriggling around but Page manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB# Page prevents Lace from improving his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Page controlling the action here.#SU# Page stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lace to get to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lace. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lace.#T3# Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Lace clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Page breaks the clinch.
Page lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lace misses with a takedown attempt and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Lace. Lace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page. Lace is working for takedown but Page is calmly controlling the position for now. Lace wants to get back to striking at distance but Page won't allow it.
Lace stalling in the clinch but Page improves position. #T4# Lace tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lace regains guard immediately. Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lamar Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Page is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lace has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# 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!#ES# Page kicks Lace off and gets to his feet. Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lace defends well and Page ends up having to push Lace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page dominated that second round. That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Lace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page. Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lace walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Lace tries to counter by closing the distance. Lace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lace checks the leg kick. Page fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lace. Lace tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily and Page counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Lace darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Lace into the cage. Page went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Lace has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD# Page gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lace trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
#SUB# Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# Lace wants to get back to full guard. Lace trying to control but Page postures up.
Lace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Page controlling the action here. #T3# Lace wants to control but Page is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Lace clinches up against the cage.#TD# Page is trying to trip Lace. He has hold of a leg but Lace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Lace wants to stand up but Page is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Page 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. #T4##SU# Page gets to his feet - Lace follows without any prompting. Lace throws a head kick that Page semi-blocks.
Lace darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Lace into the cage. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lace. Lace throws a nice looking combination but Page bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Page is looking for a counter combo. A jab from Lace misses. Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Lace darts in and clinches Page up against the cage. Bobby Lace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lamar Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lace tries to land a body kick and Page counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Lamar 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Page! Bobby Lace spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for support of fans and to my opponent for fighting me'.
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Event:
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Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Page blocks a head kick by Silva.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Silva has managed to clinch.
#TD# Page gets a trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Page tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva. Silva keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can. Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Silva is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Page escapes and gets back to his feet. Page stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken. Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Page avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Page misses with a head kick.
Page throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Page scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Silva throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Page swinging wildly here.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Page. #T2# Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page feinted there with a counter leg kick. Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.#CL2# Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage. Page is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well. Page is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva misses with a knee to the head. Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle. Silva lands with a right to the head. Silva is trying to break the clinch but Page is controlling him. Silva wants a takedown.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the cage. Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
#T4# Silva leaning his opponent against the cage. Silva gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Page can't get the takedown.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilberto Silva will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Silva is looking to land body kicks. Silva tried to score with a low kick but Page checks it. A jab from Silva misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Silva slowing the pace effectively. Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Lamar Page has been cut.#TD# Page drags the fight down to the ground.
Page wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Page. Silva being controlled here momentarily. Page keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Page wants to sweep but no luck. Silva wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.#SUB# Page has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Page wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Silva. #CL2# Silva clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage. Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD# Page jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva sitting in guard here, content to control. Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard. Page looking to control.
#T3##SU2# Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get! #CL2# Silva moves into the clinch. Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Lamar Page is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Silva has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
#BC2# Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4# Page throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silva connects with a high kick. Silva throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Silva manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lamar Page's cut. 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##CL2# Silva instigates a clinch. Silva gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Silva has Page pushed against the cage.#BC2# Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Page moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch. Silva connects with a crisp jab. Silva lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Page blocks a head kick by Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Page. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily. As Silva tries to get set, Page tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Page manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2# Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Page wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Silva moves into the clinch. Page being controlled against the cage. Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Page jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Silva stops Page from standing up. Silva stays in close to Page's body and controls the position. Page wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Silva 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 Silva. #SUB2# Silva is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Page trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Page wants to get back to full guard. Silva stops Page from getting back to his feet.
Gilberto Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control. Lamar Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gilberto Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Silva 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Silva! A victorious Gilberto Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Johnson cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch. Johnson can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Johnson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2# Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Johnson 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. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2# Page gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Page tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him. Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage. Johnson tries to pull guard but Page forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Johnson stalling the fight.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage. Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Page pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3##CL2# Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well. Johnson has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage. Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnson wants to break free but Page has control.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Page manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Page drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson connects with a jab. Page misses with a head kick.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Johnson clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Page has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU# Page gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Page. Johnson pushes Page away with a front kick.#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well. Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Page shoots in.#CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Page drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. That kick from Johnson tenderised Page's leg. Page is trying to keep his angry face on. Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Page gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2# Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Page wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Johnson is trying to keep Page in close.
Page wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Page uses it to pass to side control.
#T4# Johnson is trying to improve his position. Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Page goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Page but great work by Johnson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Johnson pulls guard successfully.
#SU# Page decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get! A head kick misses from Page. Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Johnson forces Page back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson 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.#T1##TD# Page has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Page manages to get the takedown into half guard. Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though. Jimmy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU# Page stands up from Johnson's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Page has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle. Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson is struggling to control the position. Come on Page - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3# Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Page has him pressed against the cage. The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Page gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Johnson can't get the takedown.
Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson. Johnson is trying to stall.
#BC# Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Johnson lands a body shot.
#CL2# Johnson rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Page blocks it. Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Johnson throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away. Jimmy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Page moves into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!
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Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Dienasty lands a nice looking body shot.
Dienasty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page counters with a three punch combo that has Dienasty backing up. Dienasty nods at Page to acknowledge the strikes. Dienasty blocks a head kick by Page.
Dienasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dienasty. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dienasty checks a leg kick. Dienasty throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a one-two to the body. Dienasty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dienasty thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dienasty darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Dienasty into the cage. It looked like Page was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dienasty shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily. Page appears to be looking for a big counter. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Dienasty. Dienasty with a poor takedown and Page counters with a three punch combo that has Dienasty backing up. Dienasty nods at Page to acknowledge the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Page lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# A head kick misses from Page. Page checks a low kick from Dienasty. Dienasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienasty somewhat. Ming Dienasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dienasty throws a series of punches but Page avoids them all with ease. Dienasty throws a poor cross that misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dienasty tries a head kick but it misses.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Page connects with a body shot that sends Dienasty's belly button to the back. Dienasty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dienasty shoots for a takedown but Page saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2# Dienasty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dienasty looks winded! Page throws a head kick but Dienasty moves out of range.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Dienasty.
Page seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Page avoids the head kick by Dienasty.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Dienasty and move into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Page throws a series of punches but Dienasty moves out of range. Dienasty throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab. Page is looking to clinch. #TD2# Dienasty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Page is trying is best to control the position here. Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3# Dienasty prevents Page from getting back to his feet. Dienasty content to stall in guard here. Page is wriggling around but Dienasty manages to pass to half guard.
Page is doing well to control the position and prevent Dienasty from advancing to side control. Page trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Page tries to get to full guard but Dienasty has control of the leg. Page is pressing down on Dienasty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dienasty controls from within his opponent's guard. Dienasty is standing up over Page. Page looks to escape but Dienasty dives into side control.
Dienasty is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Page 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# Dienasty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dienasty connects with a body shot. Dienasty lands a nice looking body shot.
Dienasty dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A jab from Page finds it's way through Dienasty's defenses. Dienasty cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lamar Page is winning the standup battle so far. Dienasty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively. Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Dienasty on that attempt. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Dienasty. Page with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dienasty to score with a decent uppercut.#T1# Dienasty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Dienasty ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dienasty is breathing heavily. Page throws a leg kick which misses Dienasty's front leg but catches the back leg as Dienasty tries to avoid it. Dienasty tries a low kick but Page avoids it. Dienasty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page scores with a head kick. Dienasty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Dienasty digs a good hook to Page's body.
Page blocks a jab. Dienasty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Page is out of range and Dienasty settles back down. Page tries to counter by clinching up but Dienasty breaks away and moves out of range. Dienasty blocks a head kick by Page.
Jab by Page. Dienasty misses with a head kick.
Page seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2# Dienasty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. As Dienasty looks to move away, Page throws a big counter combo but Dienasty just gets out of the way. Page checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Page does no damage. Dienasty dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dienasty misses the jab. Page lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dienasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page misses with a takedown attempt - Dienasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Dienasty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dienasty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dienasty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dienasty tries for a takedown but Page manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Page as Dienasty tries to tie him up. Page tries to pull guard but Dienasty won't allow it.
#T4# Dienasty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Page is trying to drag Dienasty to the mat but Dienasty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Page jumps guard but Dienasty stands there with Page around his waist. Page gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page is pressed up against the cage. Dienasty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ming Dienasty will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dienasty drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Page has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dienasty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Page throws a head kick that misses. Page leaves Dienasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Page tries to counter by clinching up but Dienasty breaks away and moves out of range. Dienasty connects with a crisp jab. Dienasty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Dienasty ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Page misses with a double jab.
Dienasty throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Page gets to his feet. Dienasty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Dienasty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Dienasty, before circling back to the center of the mat. Page is looking for a counter combo. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Dienasty. Dienasty misses with a leg kick and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. Dienasty looks for the body kick but Page saw that one coming. Dienasty lands with a slapping head kick. Dienasty misses with a looping right. Dienasty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Page circles away. Page lands with a hook. Dienasty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# Dienasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Page lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dienasty misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Page gets a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dienasty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Page has clasped his hands together around Dienasty's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Page controlling from side mount. #SU# Page has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3# Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dienasty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Page is looking for a counter combo. Page lands a head kick!
Dienasty misses with a jab to the body
and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Dienasty. Page throws a right hand that Dienasty ducks under and follows up with a left that Dienasty also avoids with ease. Dienasty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4# Dienasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienasty somewhat.#TD# Page shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Page was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lull in the action here as Page stalls from top position.#SUB# Page swings around for an armbar but Dienasty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Page's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Lamar Page showed his dominance in that final round. Well Page has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Page! The defeated Ming Dienasty had this to say: 'I'm the king kiss my ring.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1# Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Cooper clinches up against the cage. Cooper cracks Page with a nice body shot. Cooper trying to land knees to the body.
Cooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Page rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage. Cooper lands a knee to the body.
#BC2# Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Cooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Page is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Cooper jumps guard and drags Page to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cooper is controlling Page's posture. Cooper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Page puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Page slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# Cooper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Page trying to control from Cooper's half guard. Cooper has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3# Cooper looking to control.
Cooper has a closed guard, preventing Page from standing up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU# Page stands up from Cooper's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout. Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooper. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Cooper.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Page circles away. Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat. Page appears to be looking for a big counter. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Page has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Cooper dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Page avoids it really well and circles away. Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2# Cooper instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Cooper successfully pulls guard.
#SU# Page stands and steps away. Cooper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Page throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Page counters with a one-two to the body. Ricky Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Page misses with a takedown attempt and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut. Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper unleashes a big counter combination but Page bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily. As Cooper tries to get set, Page tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper manages to avoid the attempt. Ricky Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Page appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Cooper. Cooper is breathing heavily. Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cooper with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Page moves into the clinch.#T2# Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks. Page is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now. Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Page.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Page tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3##BC2# Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
Page prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch. Page looking for a takedown. Cooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cooper tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper misses the shot to the body. Page tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range. Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Page lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cooper backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage. 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 Lamar 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. This is the final round! #R3# Cooper thuds his shin into the meat of Page's side. Cooper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2# Cooper clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage. Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper connects with a leg kick. Page looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2# Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper lands a left hand.
#BC2# Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Page, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Page against the cage but Page circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cooper.#T1# Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper unleashes a big counter combination but Page bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lamar Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Cooper. Page tries to work over Cooper's front leg with a kick but Cooper checks it. Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing. Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Cooper clinches up against the cage. Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooper is defending well. Cooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooper pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch.
#CL# Page moves into the clinch. Cooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well. Cooper slowing the pace effectively. Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Page lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment. #TD# Page jumps guard and drags Cooper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cooper with a flurry of punches that miss. Cooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now. #T3# Cooper throwing strikes but missing. Page pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage. #SU2# Page is working an open guard so Cooper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Cooper blocks a head kick by Page.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cooper with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab. Cooper misses with a takedown attempt - Page sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Page throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily. Cooper with a poor takedown #CL# and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooper.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ricky Cooper. I think Cooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Cooper!
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