PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer's entrance music is The Loner. A fine choice. Graeme Symons struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Stringer
vs
Symons

181 cm
43
141 lbs
49 - 26 - 3

170 cm
29
171 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

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World class boxer
Granite chin

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World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 49 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Stringer!
Stringer throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons scores with a jab.

It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Stringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Symons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stringer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Symons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stringer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Symons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stringer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Symons taking a break here but Stringer is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer tries to kick Symons off but Symons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Symons is keen to just control but Stringer is a slippery customer.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stringer trying to control here.
Stringer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Symons is looking for a kimura but Stringer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Symons to get the leverage.
Symons prevents Stringer from standing back up.
Stringer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stringer is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Symons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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 scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stringer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Symons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Symons.
Symons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stringer's head.
Symons thows a huge punch but Stringer dodges it nicely.
Stringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stringer pushes Symons off but Symons dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Symons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stringer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Symons off and has taken his back!
Stringer misses with an elbow to the head.
Symons trying to control the hands but Stringer won't let him.
Stringer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stringer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Symons as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stringer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons is trying to remain composed but Stringer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons breaks Stringer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stringer looking for a sweep. Not yet Stringer, not yet.
Stringer looking to control but Symons passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons is stalling here. Stringer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Symons seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stringer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Symons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stringer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Stringer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stringer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Symons works the jab nicely.
Symons misses with a wild combination.
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 Avon Stringer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Symons throws a shot to the body.
Symons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stringer but Stringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stringer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stringer moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Stringer tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Symons with the counter takedown but Stringer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Symons finds it's way through Stringer's defenses.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer keeps the fight on the outside.
Stringer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer scores with a shot to the body.
Symons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stringer is fending him off so far but Symons persists. Nope, Stringer circles away and we're back to standing.

Symons gets a takedown into half guard.
Stringer is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stringer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Symons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringer defends it well.
Stringer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Symons is keen to just control but Stringer is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is looking to escape.
Stringer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Stringer is trying to stand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer scores with a jab to the head.
Symons misses with a series of wild punches.
Stringer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symons checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stringer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nice shot lands for Stringer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer connects with a crisp jab.
Symons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stringer.
Stringer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Symons works Stringer's body with a nice hook.
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringer counters with a three punch combo that has Symons backing up. Symons nods at Stringer to acknowledge the strikes.
Stringer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Stringer swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
Stringer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stringer throws a lazy uppercut

and Symons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons is nestled in close to Stringer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stringer is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up.
Symons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stringer is not content to let Symons control the position.
Stringer is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stringer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Symons prevents Stringer from improving his position.
Symons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stringer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stringer fakes the leg kick and cracks Symons in the body.
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Stringer ducks down to avoid it.
Stringer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons throws a hook to the side of Stringer's head but Stringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Symons 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons fails with the takedown.
A solid body kick from Stringer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a body shot.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stringer momentarily.
Stringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer scores with a head kick. Symons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Symons dives in for a single leg takedown but Stringer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Symons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Symons has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Symons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringer circles away quickly and effectively.
Avon Stringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stringer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Symons. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Symons finds it's way round the side to connect with Stringer's head.
Stringer moves away from the strike by Symons.
Symons just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStringer.
Stringer lands with a right hand.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stringer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stringer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stringer missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stringer misses with the body kick

and Symons counters with a single leg into guard. Stringer didn't expect that.
Stringer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Symons postures up in Stringer's guard and throws a big left but Stringer blocks it.
Symons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Stringer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symons is aware though and is defending well.
Stringer is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Symons's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Symons lands with an overhand left.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
Symons misses with a takedown
and Stringer counters with a stiff right hand.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons lands with an uppercut that bounces Stringer off the cage and back into range.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch but Stringer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stringer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons blocks a head kick by Stringer.
Stringer ducks right into an uppercut from Symons.
Symons takes one on the button.
Stringer misses with a kick to the body

and Symons counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Symons 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.