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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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165 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Symons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Symons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Price's half guard.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Symons looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
Price will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has momentary wrist control but Symons slips an elbow through the middle.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symons is in close to Price's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Symons postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symons landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
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 throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons throws a strike but Price avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symons wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Symons landing with the ground and pound.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass.
Symons throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symons's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Symons slips under a jab from Price.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price throws a hook but Symons avoids it easily.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price wants to clinch.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Symons connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symons trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Symons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons lands a couple of elbows.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price trying to control the position.
Symons passes Price's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Symons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Symons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Symons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the 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.
That's time! Back to the action!
Symons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Price's half guard.
Symons is pressing down on Price's thigh, looking to free his foot. Price is holding on for now.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Price has hold of Symons's hands but Symons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Price tries to get to full guard but Symons has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Symons.
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. Symons connects with a nice short shot to Price's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Symons misses with a head shot. Price uses the momentum to regain guard.
Symons tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Symons is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Symons.
Symons is in close to Price's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Symons scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Symons with a nice head shot there.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
Symons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Symons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Symons pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Symons thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Symons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Symons working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Symons controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt.
Price misses with a head kick.
Symons shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Symons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Symons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
Symons postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Symons advances to half guard.
Symons is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Price as he works his way to full guard.
Symons passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Price with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Symons drops an elbow to the side of Price's head.
Symons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Symons connects with a nice short shot to Price's temple.
Symons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Symons looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Symons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
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 wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Symons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
Symons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Symons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Symons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Price is trying to defend but Symons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Symons wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Symons is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Price on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
Zack Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons trying to control from half guard but Price is working away.
Price is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Symons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Symons wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Symons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons passes the guard and advances to mount!
Price manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Price on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Price is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Symons scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Symons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Symons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Symons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 42:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 42:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Graeme Symons made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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