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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Blood Brothers as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Reis. No joy for Symbol on that attempt.
Symbol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Symbol persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Symbol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reis is trying to defend but Symbol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Symbol looks to land a strike but Reis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Reis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Symbol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Symbol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Symbol lands a few punches from side control.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Symbol.
Symbol tries to score with some ground and pound. Reis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Symbol cracks Reis with a big elbow.
Symbol throws an elbow but Reis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reis wants to control but Symbol postures up.
Reis is not content to let Symbol control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking to regain half guard here but Symbol keeps moving and retains side control.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Reis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Symbol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symbol slips a nice elbow through Reis's hands, connecting with Reis's forehead.
Symbol wants to free his trapped foot but Reis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Symbol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Symbol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reis looking for submissions off his back.
Symbol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Symbol trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis manages to get to full guard.
Reis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Symbol.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Symbol. Symbol gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Symbol - just one landing.
Reis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reis lands a high kick!
Symbol shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Symbol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Symbol misses the jab.
Symbol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reis swivels and escapes.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Symbol. Symbol gets slowly back to his feet.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reis wants it to stay on the feet.
Symbol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Symbol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reis scores with a head kick.
Symbol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reis misses with an uppercut. Symbol saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis works the jab nicely.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
Reis slaps away a takedown attempt from Symbol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Symbol blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Reis 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.
Symbol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symbol avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Symbol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reis is trying to maintain the position but Symbol is very close to passing his half guard.
Reis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symbol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis's head.
Reis is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?
Symbol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symbol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Symbol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symbol trying to control from half guard but Reis is working away.
Reis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reis.
Symbol is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
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.
Reis controls Symbol momentarily but Symbol frees himself.
Symbol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Symbol stands and throws Reis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Symbol wants to control but Reis is keeping him busy.
Symbol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reis parries the strikes from Symbol easily there. Symbol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reis to escape.
Symbol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reis down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol landing strikes.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here.
Symbol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Symbol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Symbol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Symbol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reis is avoiding damage well.
Symbol working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Symbol crashes against the mat.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Symbol working the ground and pound but Reis is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Symbol.
Symbol working the head with strikes.
Symbol working the strikes but Reis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reis pushes Symbol off looking to stand but Symbol dives back in and keeps control.
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symbol.
Symbol lands with a punch from half guard.
Symbol winds up and cracks Reis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reis connects with a high kick.
Symbol shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Symbol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symbol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Symbol.
Symbol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Symbol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symbol manages to get himself to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Symbol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.
Reis trying to control but Symbol is working from the bottom.
Reis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Symbol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reis has Symbol in his guard.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Symbol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Symbol stopping the sweep attempt from Reis.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Symbol from controlling successfully.
Reis wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment.
Reis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reis trying to control the action but Symbol is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is just content to waste time from the top position. Symbol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Symbol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Symbol trying to control the position.
Symbol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis being controlled here momentarily.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Symbol tries for a takedown but Reis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symbol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reis won't be happy with that.
Symbol working the ground and pound from side control.
Symbol landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol had his way with Rodrigo Reis in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis throws a head kick but Symbol moves out of range.
Reis scores with a jab. Symbol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reis but Reis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symbol looks for a takedown but Reis sprawls well.
A punch combination from Reis misses.
Reis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Symbol in the domination position with Reis hanging on.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol in side control, throwing shots but Reis defends.
Symbol trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Symbol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol working the ground and pound but Reis is defending the strikes.
Symbol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Symbol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reis 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.
Donk. Reis catches Symbol right on the button with a cross.
Reis leaves Symbol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Symbol slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Symbol.
Reis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Symbol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reis throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
Symbol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Symbol walks into a jab.
Rodrigo Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Reis as he connects with a hook.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol looks for a takedown but Reis sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reis!
Reis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Symbol's head.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Prince Symbol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Symbol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prince Symbol!
Prince Symbol retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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