|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Troll - Trollberg. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
30
167 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
|
170 cm
30
171 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stampe Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons misses with a body shot
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Symons misses with a looping right.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Symons showed some decent athleticism there.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eklund keeps working.
Symons lands strikes from half guard.
Symons wants to take a breather but Eklund is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund has his hands clasped together around Symons's back. He's all about the action.
Symons trying to control the action but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Eklund is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons is thwarting Eklund's attempts to control the position.
Eklund wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well.
That's two 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.
Symons throwing shots but Eklund is blocking nicely.
Eklund is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Symons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eklund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund is looking to control Symons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eklund avoid being mounted?
Eklund looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eklund moves into full guard.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Symons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Symons trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Symons moves his leg out of the way.
Eklund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Symons jabs at Eklund's body.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
As Symons backs away, Eklund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Symons throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund tries to counter with a takedown but Symons is quick to defend against it.
Symons works the jab nicely.
Symons tries to clinch up
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eklund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund looking to pass the guard.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
Symons looking for a guillotine here but Eklund defends easily.
Eklund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eklund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Symons's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Eklund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eklund drops his hands momentarily and Symons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eklund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eklund tries to counter with a takedown but Symons is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Symons coming out on top.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt - Eklund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Symons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eklund was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Eklund appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eklund was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
As Symons looks to move away, Eklund throws a big counter combo bu Symons just gets out of the way.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Graeme Symons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Symons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eklund's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eklund rather than just go for the knockout.
Eklund misses with a wild body shot.
Symons sizes up Eklund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Symons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund feinted with a counter takedown.
Symons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Symons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Symons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Symons throws a right hand that misses
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons cracks a nice hook into Eklund's ribs.
Eklund scores with a shot to the body.
Symons takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Symons connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eklund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eklund is pressing down on Symons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Symons is holding on for now.
Symons wants to get back to full guard.
Symons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Symons looking for a sweep. Not yet Symons, not yet.
Eklund tries to free his leg and advance position but Symons is retaining full guard.
Eklund trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons postures up.
Symons throws a strike but Eklund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons wants to sweep but no luck.
Symons trying to control the position here.
Symons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eklund is aware though and is defending well.
Symons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eklund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Symons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eklund postures up.
Symons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eklund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eklund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Symons is looking for a triangle but Eklund pushes his legs off easily.
Stampe Eklund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Symons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Symons looking for a guillotine here but Eklund defends easily.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Symons throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons sizes up Eklund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eklund counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Symons!
Eklund working the ground and pound.
Symons is trying to control Eklund's posture but Eklund avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Symons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Symons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Symons is working away.
Symons trying to control but Eklund postures up.
Symons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eklund is looking to take a break and control but Symons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund controlling the action here.
Eklund winds up and cracks Symons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Eklund.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Symons's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is thwarting Symons's attempts to control the position.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Symons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Symons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eklund pulls his head out easily.
Eklund wants to control but Symons is keeping him busy.
Symons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eklund seems to be looking for submissions.
Symons tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control.
Symons is staying active underneath Eklund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throwing shots but Symons is blocking nicely.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons trying to control here.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stampe Eklund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons is not content to let Eklund control the position.
Symons has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Symons is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund is nestled in close to Symons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Symons 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A relieved looking Graeme Symons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Stampe Eklund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
