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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between GK King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ACDC- Thunderstruck. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Prince Symbol was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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197 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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196 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, GK King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King shoots for a takedown but Symbol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by King!
Symbol pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King is pushing down on Symbol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Symbol is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.
King trying to control from Symbol's half guard. Symbol has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Symbol keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Symbol has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Symbol is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King trying to control but Symbol is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King slips a jab and a cross from Symbol.
King blocks a jab.
Symbol slips under a jab.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Symbol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Symbol misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Symbol on that attempt.
GK King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
King tries to score with a low kick but Symbol moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a shot to the body.
Symbol shoots and misses
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Symbol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King stuffs the takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symbol with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a good low kick that Symbol was not able to check.
King throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
GK King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to land a right hand but Symbol moved out of range.
King throws the left hand but Symbol avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol misses with a takedown
and King counters with a head kick. That will keep Symbol thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
King throws a front kick aimed at Symbol's knee but Symbol avoids it well.
Symbol blocks a jab.
Symbol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Symbol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Symbol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symbol looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GK King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symbol moves away.
King scores with a body shot.
Symbol tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Symbol. That did some damage!
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Symbol. Symbol gets slowly back to his feet.
GK King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Symbol is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King scores with a leg kick.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Symbol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from King does no damage.
Symbol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symbol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Symbol's knee momentarily.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King takes a swing at Symbol's ribcage but misses.
Symbol fails with the takedown
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
King missing with a left hand there. Symbol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King moves in looking to clinch but Symbol pushes him off.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Symbol with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King misses with a looping right.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Symbol is out of range.
King tries to clinch up but Symbol circles away and keeps his distance.
Symbol with a poor takedown
and King counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Symbol down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Symbol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Symbol throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Symbol looking for a sweep. Not yet Symbol, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King drops back looking for a leg! Symbol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Symbol manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Symbol's guard.
Symbol is trying to hold King in close to prevent damage but King has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GK King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Symbol with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Symbol.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King throws a low kick, looking for Symbol's leg but Symbol calmly moves out of range.
Symbol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but Symbol moves out of range.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Symbol.
Symbol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Symbol shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
GK King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
King throws a leg kick which misses Symbol's front leg but catches the back leg as Symbol tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Symbol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King misses with a leg kick.
GK King is winning the standup battle so far.
King tried to score with a low kick but Symbol checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol gets the takedown into side control.
King is trying to control Symbol's posture but Symbol avoids it.
King sneaks back into half guard.
King trying to hold on to Symbol's head to control him but Symbol postures up.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Symbol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Symbol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symbol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control but can't.
Symbol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Symbol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Symbol throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Symbol throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symbol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Symbol, up you get!
Symbol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Symbol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a body kick.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symbol's sensitive parts.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Symbol.
Symbol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GK King clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Symbol tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symbol somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Symbol.
King misses with a straight right.
Symbol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a big head kick but Symbol shrugs it off.
GK King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King clinches up with Symbol and pushes him back against the cage.
Symbol misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocking some punches.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Symbol.
Symbol is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
King is leaning against Symbol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King digs a right hand into Symbol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Symbol's gas tank.
King prevents a body shot from Symbol.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from King on the inside.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King pushes Symbol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King lands a right hand.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Symbol throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Symbol taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King lands a nice elbow.
King blocks a body shot from Symbol.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
Good body shot from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Symbol's ribcage. Symbol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King digs a right hand into Symbol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Symbol's gas tank.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symbol can do to turn this around?
King cracks Symbol with a nice body shot.
King lands a nice elbow.
Symbol trying to stall but King improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Symbol takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King is working Symbol over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a nice elbow.
Symbol is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symbol has his back to the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
King lands a body shot.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands a left hand.
Symbol working aggressively here.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Symbol avoids the damage to the body.
Symbol has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
GK King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
A hook to the body from King.
Symbol jumps guard but King stands there with Symbol around his waist. Symbol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King tries to work over Symbol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Symbol controls his hands.
Symbol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Symbol prevents a body shot from King.
A head punch on the inside from Symbol fails to land.
Symbol swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symbol misses with a punch to the body.
Symbol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King cracks Symbol with a nice body shot.
King lands an elbow inside that Symbol shrugs off.
Symbol pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Symbol takes a shot to the head.
Symbol throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Symbol.
Symbol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symbol swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Symbol fails to land.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
King working aggressively here.
Symbol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from King.
Symbol lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King is leaning against Symbol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is looking to control Symbol's arms but Symbol gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from King.
Symbol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King pushes Symbol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symbol scores with a shoulder strike.
Symbol throws a head punch that misses.
Symbol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Symbol misses with the head strike.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GK King had his way with Prince Symbol in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symbol blocks a jab.
Symbol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Symbol off the cage and back into rage.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Symbol or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol avoids the head kick by King.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Symbol throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and King works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Symbol is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
King controls Symbol momentarily but Symbol frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Symbol misses with a takedown
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
GK King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symbol.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Symbol misses with a looping right.
Symbol fails with the takedown
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
Symbol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch there but Symbol circles away.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Symbol.
Prince Symbol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is looking to score with low kicks.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King takes a swing at Symbol's ribcage but misses.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
GK King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GK King!
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hype
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