PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jaccard (ranked 7032 p4p, 704 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 5599 p4p, 646 weight class). Danny Page is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jaccard
vs
Page

179 cm
26
183 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Aspire Nutrition

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Jaccard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaccard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Page trying to control the position but instead, Jaccard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.
Page is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Page has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Jaccard.

Jaccard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaccard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaccard is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Jaccard.

Jaccard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaccard ducks right into an uppercut from Page.
Jaccard connects with a single shot there.

Page has Jaccard up against the cage in a clinch.

Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Page rushes Jaccard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
Jaccard working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jaccard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Page has managed to clinch.
Page is stalling here.
Jaccard lands a left hand.
Jaccard lands with a right to the head.
Jaccard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Page darts in and clinches Jaccard up against the cage.
Jaccard takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Jaccard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaccard is working Page over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaccard.

Jaccard manages to break the clinch.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaccard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaccard as he connects with a hook.
Jaccard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Page if he has to take too many more of those.

Page instigates a clinch.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a left hand.

Jaccard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaccard throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Page connects with a high kick.

It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
Jaccard scores with a spinning back kick!

Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jaccard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jaccard tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jaccard manages to break the clinch.
Jaccard throws a body kick that misses.
Jaccard misses with a kick to the body.
Jaccard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaccard.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
Jaccard thows a body kick. Page tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jaccard throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Jaccard.
Page connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page has managed to clinch.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page looking to stall.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaccard.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page lands an uppercut.
Jaccard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page trying to control the position but instead, Jaccard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Page moves out of range as Jaccard throws a body kick.
Jaccard misses with a body kick.
Jaccard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaccard connects with a jab.
Page blocks the body kick.
Jaccard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Page's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Page clinches.

Jaccard breaks from the clinch.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaccard lands a left hand.
Jaccard lands with a right to the head.
Jaccard blocking some punches.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Jaccard.

Jaccard breaks the clinch.

Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaccard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaccard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaccard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaccard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaccard slips a jab from Page.

Page instigates a clinch.
Jaccard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Jaccard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Page clinches with his opponent.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page manages to break the clinch.

Page instigates a clinch.

Page breaks from the clinch.
Jaccard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page lands a left hand.

Jaccard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page cracks Jaccard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page taking a breather.

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

Page clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page throws a one two combo.
Jaccard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page needs to keep his hands up - Jaccard had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Page instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaccard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Page lands a body shot.
Jaccard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaccard.
Noah Jaccard is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaccard delivers a nice body kick.
Jaccard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaccard missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Page moves into the clinch.
Page is looking to control Jaccard's arms but Jaccard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.

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

Page moves into range and clinches up with Jaccard.
Page trying to stall but Jaccard improves his position.
Jaccard lands a shoulder strike.

Jaccard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaccard lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaccard, right into the meat.
Page throws a leg kick but Jaccard moved away.
Jaccard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page feints a jab promting Jaccard to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaccard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jaccard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page feints a jab promting Jaccard to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaccard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jaccard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Page rushes Jaccard and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaccard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danny Page seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page tries to stall but Jaccard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaccard scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaccard pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Page manages to break the clinch.

Page moves into the clinch.
Jaccard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Page has Jaccard up against the cage in a clinch.

Jaccard breaks the clinch.
Jaccard scores with a nice strike.
Jaccard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaccard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page closes the distance and clinches.
Jaccard lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jaccard manages to break the clinch.

Page has closed the distance and engaged Jaccard in a clinch.

Jaccard breaks the clinch.
Jaccard throws out a leg kick but Page moves out of range and Jaccard only half commits.
Jaccard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Page throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Jaccard.

Jaccard clinches.

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

Jaccard closes the distance and clinches.
Jaccard lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jaccard breaks from the clinch.

Page clinches up with Jaccard and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaccard is working Page over against the cage.
A short left from Jaccard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaccard scores with a hook to the body.

Jaccard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page scores with a punch to the head.
Jaccard tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Jaccard lands but Page takes it in his stride.
Jaccard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Page will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Jaccard.
Page is breathing heavily.
Jaccard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.

Jaccard has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaccard tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaccard works on Page's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaccard blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Jaccard.
Jaccard is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jaccard on the inside.
Jaccard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Noah Jaccard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jaccard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Page takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaccard throws a good cross that connects.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaccard!
Page has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaccard.

Jaccard drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Jaccard lands a body punch.
Jaccard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Jaccard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaccard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaccard is keeping busy.
Jaccard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Page moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Jaccard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Jaccard.

Jaccard manages to break the clinch.

Page drives through and clinches with Jaccard against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaccard manages to break the clinch.

Page moves into range and clinches up with Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaccard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaccard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaccard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Page looks to land a combination but Jaccard avoids it well.

Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jaccard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back.

Page is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Page rushes Jaccard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaccard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaccard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page is trying to stall.
Jaccard lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaccard.
Jaccard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Jaccard blocking some punches.
Jaccard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.

Jaccard breaks the clinch.

Page clinches up against the cage.
Jaccard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Jaccard scores with a hook to the body.

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

Jaccard forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Jaccard has the dominant position.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jaccard breaks from the clinch.
Jaccard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Page will feel that in the morning.
Jaccard throws a push kick but Page slaps the foot to one side.

Page rushes Jaccard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jaccard clinches.
Jaccard lands a body punch.
Jaccard lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaccard.
A shot in the inside from Jaccard.
Jaccard scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jaccard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaccard throws a push kick but Page slaps the foot to one side.
Page blocks the body kick.

Page has Jaccard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaccard gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
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!

Jaccard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaccard lands a nice looking body kick.

Page drives through and clinches with Jaccard against the cage.
Jaccard lands a body shot.
Noah Jaccard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard throws out a powerful jab.

Page rushes Jaccard and presses him up against the cage.
Page wants to stall.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jaccard breaks the clinch.
Jaccard scores with a spinning back kick!
Jaccard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Page takes a step back to recover.
Jaccard pushes Page away with a front kick.

Page clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaccard.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaccard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Jaccard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaccard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Jaccard!
A very excited looking Noah Jaccard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.