PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Prince (ranked 22684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venom Page (ranked 4107 p4p, 0 weight class). Jungle Prince has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Prince
vs
Page

175 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

187 cm
32
187 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venom Page!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges.
Prince has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a straight right hand.

Page gets a clinch.
Page is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Page tries to break free but Prince pushes him back against the cage.

Page breaks from the clinch.

Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince takes a shot to the head.

Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Page rushes Prince and presses him up against the cage.
Prince pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Page breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Prince on that attempt.
Page throws a big shot that misses.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Prince looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prince throws an elbow but misses.
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Venom Page has been cut.
Page is trying to break free.

Page breaks the clinch.
Prince is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Prince moves into range and clinches up with Page.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prince pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Prince.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Prince, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Page blocks an elbow strike.

Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page throws a hook to the side of Prince's head but Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Page tries to keep at a distance but Prince has taken the fight into the clinch.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Prince keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Page's efforts to push away.
Page wants to break free but Prince has control.
Page wants to break free but Prince has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prince pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Prince prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Prince.

Page breaks the clinch.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Prince.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prince looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.

Prince gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Page can't break the clinch.
Prince lands an elbow just above Page 's eye.
Prince throws an elbow but it misses.

Prince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prince fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jungle Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince shoots for a double leg takedown but Page sprawls well. He's pushed Prince's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Page tries to keep at a distance but Prince has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prince has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Venom Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Page takes the fight into the clinch.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.

Page breaks the clinch.
Venom Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Page clinches with his opponent.

Page manages to break the clinch.

Prince takes the fight into the clinch.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page blocks a body shot from Prince.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prince has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Prince.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prince prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
Jungle Prince has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prince throws an elbow but misses.

Page manages to break the clinch.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Prince to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Page pushes Prince off and scrambles back to his feet.

Page rushes Prince and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Page is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Page dodges an elbow strike from Prince.
Prince throws an elbow but it misses.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses with an elbow strike.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page is looking to break free of the clinch but Prince has double underhooks.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Prince clinches.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Prince gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Page is looking to break free of the clinch but Prince has double underhooks.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Prince.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Prince, against the cage.
Prince misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prince just misses with a elbow thrown towards Page's brow.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page cracks Prince with a right hand to the side of the head.

Page forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.
Page is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Page breaks the clinch.

Prince takes the fight into the clinch.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Page wants to break free but Prince has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page dodges an elbow strike from Prince.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Prince has the dominant position.

Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prince.

Page forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prince scores with a shot to the body.

Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prince in his tracks.
Prince doesn't manage to clinch there - Page circles away.
Page is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prince with a body shot.

Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Page can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Venom Page's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Page closes the distance and clinches.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Page tries a knee to the head but Prince blocks it.
Prince fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prince lands an elbow just above Page 's eye.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Prince breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Page gets a clinch.
Page tries to circle away but Prince has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to break free but Prince pushes him back against the cage.

Page breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince throws a nice looking combination but Page bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prince tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
Page unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Venom Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Prince.
Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page leaves Prince with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Page tries to bum rush Prince with a series of wild strikes but Prince uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Prince moves into the clinch.
Page slows down the pace here.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prince keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prince dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jungle Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.
Jungle Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.

Page breaks from the clinch.

Page darts in and clinches Prince up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Page is trying to break free.
Prince lands an elbow that stopped Page in his tracks for a moment.

Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Page has Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Page - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Prince keeps him there for the moment.
Page wants to break free but Prince has control.
Prince is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prince throws an elbow but misses.
Venom Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Prince breaks from the clinch.
Jungle Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prince under the eye.

Page has taken the fight to the clinch.

Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Page closes the distance and pushes Prince back into the cage.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
Page can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prince just misses with a elbow thrown towards Page's brow.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prince throws an elbow but misses.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Prince.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Prince keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prince lands a nice elbow.

Prince jumps guard and drags Page to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Page stands up from Prince's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prince misses with a double jab
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venom Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venom Page!
A victorious Venom Page thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jungle Prince spoke after the fight, saying 'I may be retiring. This is the 10th time I've lost in a row and I need to stop fighting. Im not who I used to be. But My money situation is terrible so I might have to keep fighting.'.