PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Dienasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dienasty has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Page
vs
Dienasty

155 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamar Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ming Dienasty!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Dienasty drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Page has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dienasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienasty somewhat.

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.

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.'.