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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Rhodes II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes II has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Prince Symbol has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nigel Rhodes II!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol looks to land a right hand but Rhodes II moved out of range.
A jab from Symbol finds it's way through Rhodes II's defenses.
Symbol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhodes II on the side of the head.
Symbol missing with a left hand there. Rhodes II was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes II moves away.
Rhodes II slips a jab and a cross from Symbol.
Symbol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes II was well out of range. Poor timing from Symbol.
Symbol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhodes II throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Rhodes II lands a nice hook to Symbol's body. Symbol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Symbol misses with a hook. Rhodes II ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Symbol.
Rhodes II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Symbol.
A decent looking cross lands there for Symbol.
Prince Symbol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symbol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhodes II.
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!
Symbol throws a hook to the side of Rhodes II's head but Rhodes II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol throws a hook to the side of Rhodes II's head but Rhodes II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes II tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symbol throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes II's shoulder, as Rhodes II tries to avoid the shot.
Symbol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symbol connects with a single shot there.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes II.
A big right from Symbol misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes II. Symbol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symbol with a jab.
Rhodes II drops his hands momentarily and Symbol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Symbol lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes II's head.
Symbol lands a jab to Rhodes II's midsection.
Prince Symbol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes II bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symbol scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes II is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhodes II uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symbol.
Symbol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rhodes II looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhodes II drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes II forces his way into half guard.
Symbol taking some punishment here, with Rhodes II in his half guard.
Rhodes II missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes II is looking for a kimura but Symbol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodes II to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Rhodes II there.
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. Rhodes II connects with a nice short shot to Symbol's temple.
Rhodes II is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symbol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhodes II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Symbol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodes II moves into full mount! Symbol won't be happy about that!
Rhodes II working Symbol over with strikes here.
Symbol tries to buck Rhodes II off but he can't manage it.
Rhodes II punishing his opponent with strikes.
Symbol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Symbol tries to get out of the position.
Rhodes II throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Symbol has his hands clasped together but Rhodes II breaks the hold and Symbol is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rhodes II!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Rhodes II!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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