PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carey Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Mc Gallott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Page
vs
Mc Gallott

194 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

182 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carey Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luc Mc Gallott!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mc Gallott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page shoots in but Mc Gallott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Mc Gallott has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Mc Gallott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mc Gallott keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mc Gallott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mc Gallott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mc Gallott throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mc Gallott sprawls and moves away.
Page avoids the head kick by Mc Gallott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gallott loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.

Mc Gallott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Page tries to improve position but can't.
Mc Gallott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
Mc Gallott advances nicely into full mount.
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Page reaches up to try and control the position but Mc Gallott seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Page rolls and tries to escape and now Mc Gallott has his back!
Page staying busy and making it hard for Mc Gallott to control.
Page wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mc Gallott.
Page trying to get back to his feet but Mc Gallott is in full control for now.
Mc Gallott lands a shot to the head.
Page tries to roll but Mc Gallott sticks to his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Mc Gallott go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Page trying to control but not successfully.
Page is really stuck here.
Page wants to get back to his feet.

Mc Gallott is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Page defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gallott keeps control of the position as Page tries to break free.

Mc Gallott tightening his grip on Page, looking for the choke.
Mc Gallott softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mc Gallott lands a shot to the head.
Page is trying to stand back up.
Mc Gallott has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Page.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to control the action but Mc Gallott just sinks the hooks in.
Page rolls, trying to escape but Mc Gallott keeps control of the position.
Page looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mc Gallott.

Mc Gallott looking for the RNC.
Page just trying to survive but Mc Gallott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Page tries to roll but Mc Gallott sticks to his back.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
Mc Gallott gets his hands free as Page looks to control.
Page is trying to get back to his feet but Mc Gallott has full control of the position and if anything, Page has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Mc Gallott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mc Gallott slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page throws a body kick that misses.

Page gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mc Gallott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Gallott stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Gallott is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gallott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Mc Gallott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gallott works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Mc Gallott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mc Gallott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Mc Gallott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gallott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mc Gallott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Gallott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mc Gallott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Page is looking to escape.
Mc Gallott is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Gallott slips a nice elbow through Page's hands, connecting with Page's forehead.
Mc Gallott winds up and cracks Page with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mc Gallott prevents Page from improving his position.
Mc Gallott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mc Gallott is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is controlling Mc Gallott's trapped leg to prevent Mc Gallott from advancing to side control.
Mc Gallott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mc Gallott winds up and cracks Page with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Gallott is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mc Gallott gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mc Gallott lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.
Luc Mc Gallott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mc Gallott sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mc Gallott is looking to get back to full guard here but Page has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mc Gallott is looking for a sweep.
Mc Gallott is trying to work for a sweep but Page has mounted him!
Page wants to control the pace but Mc Gallott is squirming around nicely.
Mc Gallott wants to control but Page is having none of it.
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.
Mc Gallott is breathing heavily.

Page stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Mc Gallott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Page has a takedown stuffed.
Page tries for a takedown but Mc Gallott circles away easily
and Mc Gallott counters with a left to the body.

Mc Gallott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Mc Gallott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Page moves into full guard.
Luc Mc Gallott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mc Gallott trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc Gallott stands up over Page, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gallott looking to pass the guard.
Mc Gallott postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mc Gallott pulls Page in close to his closed guard and prevents Page from doing any damage or advancing position.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Gallott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mc Gallott is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.

Mc Gallott has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page trying to control but Mc Gallott is working from the bottom.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mc Gallott trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Page got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gallott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Page has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gallott's legs - danger averted.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Page controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Gallott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Gallott's waist but Mc Gallott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
And Mc Gallott responds with a good body kick, but Page manages to step out the way in time.
Page looks to land a combination but Mc Gallott avoids it well.
Mc Gallott tries to clinch there but Page circles away.

Mc Gallott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Mc Gallott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mc Gallott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mc Gallott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mc Gallott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gallott trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Mc Gallott tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Mc Gallott from controlling successfully.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mc Gallott won't allow Page to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mc Gallott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard.
Page wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Mc Gallott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mc Gallott 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Mc Gallott!
After winning the bout, Luc Mc Gallott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.