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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Page (ranked 6521 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 25228 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces moves to clinch but Page breaks away
and Page counters with a one-two to the body.
Garces tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Garces drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
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.
Garces working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page pulls Garces in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garces trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garces throws a big elbow that misses.
Garces won't allow Page to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces looking for subs from the bottom but Page mounts him!
Garces is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page avoids the attempt from Garces to control.
Page content just to control the position here.
Garces is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces taking shots to the head.
Page controlling from mount.
Garces gets back to half guard.
Garces is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garces trying to control from the bottom.
Garces is looking to improve his position.
Garces actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garces is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garces avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garces as he avoids it easily.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garces as he avoids it easily.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Page looks for a takedown but Garces sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Garces drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces in side control, throwing shots but Page defends.
Page tries to improve position but can't.
Garces misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces cracks Page with a big right hand but Page just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garces is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garces scoring with punches and elbows.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garces scoring with punches and elbows.
Page is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garces's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Garces takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garces thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
Garces looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garces thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Page's head.
Page moves into full guard.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garces.
Garces 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 Garces, into his guard.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Garces is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page postures up.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Garces is looking for a triangle here but Page uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Garces struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garces looking for a sweep but Page has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Garces is desperately trying to improve his position but Page has a good base and remains in mount.
Page looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garces working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.
Nice body kick there by Garces.
Garces shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Page manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Page trying to control the position.
Garces looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page has control of Garces's left arm, preventing Garces from doing any damage.
Garces controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garces is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garces defends well.
Garces is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Page is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Page has escaped and now he's on top!
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garces is proving hard to escape from.
Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Garces on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
Garces is trying to buck Page off.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Page working away.
Garces tries to improve position but can't.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
Garces takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
Page controlling the position.
Page working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garces tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Page is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garces wants to get back to full guard.
Page wants to stand up but Garces is controlling the position.
Garces looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Page pushes past his half guard into mount!
Garces tries to hold on but Page postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 David Page.
I think Page has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Page!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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