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Event:
HFC 7: Smith vs Justice
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Page fails to land the takedown. Some wild striking there from Usman.
Usman misses the jab. Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Page misses with a takedown attempt and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No luck with that takedown attempt from Page. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Page. That's going to take a lot out of him. Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot. Micheal Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page slips a jab from Usman. Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt. Nice cross by Usman. Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Usman, which made it look bad. #T1# Usman thows a left - swing and a miss! Usman misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride. Usman takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Usman will be more careful next time no doubt. A big right from Usman misses. Stephen Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Usman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Usman sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2# A jab from Usman does it's job there. Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt. Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Usman throws a body punch but Page moves out of range. Page is looking to counter the offense by Usman and move into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Usman. Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a three punch combo that has Usman backing up. Usman nods at Page to acknowledge the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Usman scores with a hook. Page throws a low kick, looking for Usman's leg but Usman calmly moves out of range. Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a right hand to the body. #T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Usman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Page has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Page and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Page looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Page ducks right into an uppercut from Usman. Page has his takedown stuffed and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Page is rocked! Usman throws an overhand right that has Page reeling! Usman follows up with more punches and Page is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Usman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1# Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side. Stepanov moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off. Stepanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Page looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Page is defending well against a takedown attempt. Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Page gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Stepanov 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. Stepanov shoots and misses and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stepanov wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance. Stepanov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanov. #TD# Stepanov scores with a takedown into Page's guard. Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Page pulls Stepanov in close to prevent any damage. We've been hearing that Stepanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stepanov working some strikes from top position. Page keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass. Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.#SUB2# Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well. Page is trying to keep Stepanov in close.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stepanov works over Page with some ground and pound from guard. Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard. Stepanov wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving. Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stepanov landing some decent shots from guard. Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Stepanov passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Stepanov lands with a punch from half guard. Stepanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Page does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Page is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount! Stepanov landing punches. #T3# Stepanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Page's face.
Stepanov is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Page scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov! Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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