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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurassa Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Devil Inside as his entrance music. Symbol has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jurassa Walker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jurassa Walker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol gets the takedown into side control.
Symbol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walker is avoiding damage well.
Walker wants to control but Symbol postures up.
Symbol trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Symbol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walker is avoiding damage well.
Walker throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Walker is trying to control Symbol's posture but Symbol avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Symbol is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Symbol pulls his head out easily.
Walker kicks Symbol off and gets back to his feet.
Walker misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Symbol dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Symbol postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Symbol is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Symbol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Symbol keeps working.
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Symbol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Symbol is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jurassa Walker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symbol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Prince Symbol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Symbol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Symbol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Symbol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Symbol avoids the body shot from Walker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Walker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker punishes Symbol's body with a nice straight punch.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurassa Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker throws a jab when Symbol was well out of range.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Symbol backs up against the cage.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Symbol is just out of range.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker takes a swing at Symbol's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice hook to Symbol's body. Symbol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walker leaves Symbol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
Walker wants to slow Symbol down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Symbol's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Symbol rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker throws a combination. Symbol tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker lands a jab-cross combination.
Jurassa Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symbol.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Symbol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurassa Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker throws a body punch but Symbol moves out of range.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Symbol shoots in.
Walker thuds a left hand into Symbol's body.
Walker punishes Symbol's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symbol moves away.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker with a nice cross.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Symbol doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symbol.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Symbol moves his leg out of the way.
Symbol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Symbol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walker is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Symbol thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Symbol is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Walker is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Walker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Symbol throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Symbol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Symbol manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Symbol's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Symbol blocks nicely.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Symbol is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurassa Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurassa Walker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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