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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's entrance music is LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a nice body kick.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis misses the body punch
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Symons persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Symons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Symons misses with a series of wild punches.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Lewis catches Symons right on the button with a cross.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
Symons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Symons takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Symons scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Symons lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Symons's leg. Symons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Symons scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symons checks it well.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis wants to stand up but Symons is controlling him.
Lewis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Symons stops Lewis from standing up.
Symons postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Symons slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Symons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Symons wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Symons misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Symons finds it's target.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Donk. Symons catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws a quick counter head kick but Symons was just out of range.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Symons had a free shot at his head there.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Symons misses with a double jab.
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!
Symons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Symons throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Symons misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Symons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis cracks Symons with a good jab.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Symons checks it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Symons lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symons drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Symons just manages to avoid it.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Symons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons checks the leg kick.
Symons shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Symons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Symons is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Symons's back.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Symons is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a series of strikes and Symons wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Lewis goes for an armbar but Symons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Symons.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Symons is working Lewis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symons manages to get himself to full guard.
Lewis is in close to Symons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis throws a strike but Symons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis wants to stand but Symons is controlling the position.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Symons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Symons throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Symons counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Symons lands a jab.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Symons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Symons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Symons landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Symons seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis stops Symons from passing to mount.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Symons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Symons tries to score with some ground and pound. Lewis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Symons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
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!
Lewis kicks off Symons and gets to his feet.
Symons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Symons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis tests Symons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Symons jumps back.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Symons in his tracks.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Lewis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis feints and then cracks Symons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Symons down.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!
An out of breath Ray Lewis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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