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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator- War Curse. Prince Symbol is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 cm
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
22
196 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Nunes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nunes throws a series of strikes that have Symbol backpedaling.
Nunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Symbol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Symbol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jab by Nunes. Nunes lands with a nice combination. Symbol backs away looking to recover. Nunes throws a series of punches but Symbol moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Symbol shoots in. Nunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Symbol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nunes wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Symbol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nunes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Symbol trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nunes looking for a guillotine here but Symbol defends easily.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss. Symbol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunes's head. Nunes has an active guard here but Symbol has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Symbol connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple. Nunes is looking to escape. Nunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nunes is breathing heavily. Nunes is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Symbol working the head and body with strikes. Nice strikes from Symbol there. Symbol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Symbol winds up and cracks Nunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Symbol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Symbol is controlling the pace.
Symbol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. 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! Nunes trying to control here.
Symbol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Symbol 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. Nunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Symbol scores with a couple of nice shots. Symbol is figuring out what he wants to do next. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Symbol lands a nice short elbow. Symbol lands with a punch from half guard. Symbol winds up and cracks Nunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Symbol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Symbol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Symbol is trying to work for a kimura but Nunes is defending well.
Nunes wants to improve his position but Symbol is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Symbol drops an elbow to the side of Nunes's head. Symbol is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer. Nunes is trying to get back to full guard. Symbol 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. 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. Symbol connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple. Symbol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Symbol trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nunes lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunes. Nunes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nunes looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range. Symbol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nunes. Nunes tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nunes gets caught flat footed, as Symbol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Nunes is looking for a triangle but Symbol pushes his legs off easily.
Symbol advances position into side control! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nunes is trying to improve his position. Symbol is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Symbol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nunes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Nunes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Symbol scores with punches from side control. Nunes taking a bit of punishment here - Symbol scoring with strikes. Symbol has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nunes! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Symbol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Symbol scoring with strikes but Nunes is staying in there. Symbol lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nunes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Symbol controlling his opponent. Symbol dominating with strikes here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Symbol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Symbol lands a big elbow. Symbol working Nunes over with strikes here. Symbol looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Symbol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Nunes is in a horrible position here. Symbol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Symbol working away from the top, dropping strikes. Symbol with the ground and pound from mount. Nunes tries to reverse the position but Symbol maintains control. Symbol lands with some strikes. Nunes taking shots to the head. Symbol with a couple of short strikes. The referee warns Nunes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nunes is looking to improve his position but Symbol isn't that keen on the idea. Symbol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Nunes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. A nice elbow there by Symbol.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Symbol wants to finish this one by submission but Nunes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Symbol. Symbol lands a big elbow. Symbol dominating with strikes here. Symbol working Nunes over with strikes here. Nunes is trying to escape the mount.
Symbol looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nunes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nunes tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nunes tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Symbol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symbol there as he acknowledges the shot. Nunes swinging wilding here.
Symbol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nunes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Symbol cracks Nunes with an elbow. That is naaassty. Symbol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Nunes on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Symbol looks up at the clock and then as Nunes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Symbol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Symbol scoring with punches from side control. Nunes is not content to let Symbol control the position. Symbol working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Symbol advances to full mount. Symbol landing strikes from the mount. The referee warns Nunes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Symbol prevents Nunes from getting the reversal. Symbol scoring with strikes but Nunes is staying in there.
Nunes is rocked! Symbol with the ground and pound from mount. Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Symbol is landing with some decent strikes but Nunes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Symbol landing strikes from the mount and Nunes is in trouble! Symbol has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Symbol unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nunes wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Symbol celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Symbol!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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