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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page scores with a three punch combo!
James shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense.
James shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page lands the left hand.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Greg Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Page looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
James passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
James breaks Page's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Page is trying to keep James in close.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Page has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Page's legs - danger averted.
Page wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Page there!
Page really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James has hold of Page's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Page manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James prevents Page from getting the reversal.
Page wants to control but James is having none of it.
James prevents Page from getting the reversal.
James landing strikes from the mount and Page is in trouble!
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Page to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Page shrugs it off.
Page is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Page to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Page shrugs it off.
James takes Page's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Page is in trouble.
Page defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Page slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
James trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James drops back looking for a leg! Page is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Page manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Page's guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Page is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James fails with the takedown.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James avoids the body shot from Page.
Page is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Page lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Page feints a jab promting James to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greg Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page is pressed up against the cage. James 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.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with an uppercut.
Page is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Page counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Page stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Page wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Nick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Page.
James is breathing heavily.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Page thows a body shot but no joy.
James takes one to the chin there.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greg Page is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Page won't be happy with that.
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!
Page tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Page!
Page is looking to get to half guard.
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Page is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is working to get back to half guard.
Page sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page is looking to improve his position.
James is looking for a kimura but Page is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Page dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Page moves into the clinch.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page is pressed up against the cage. James 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.
Page lands with a good body shot.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Page.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Page lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James tries to lock up and control but Page gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Page with a couple of short strikes.
Page lands a nice shot to the head.
Page lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
Page goes for an armbar but he's not got it… James turns into him and now he's in Page's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stands and throws Page's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Page manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Page works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James has gone for a leg lock! Page slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
James trying to control the position.
Page pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James actively working from the bottom here.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Page!
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energy
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hype
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