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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshihiro Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari fails with a takedown attempt.
Imanari tries a low kick but Symons avoids it.
Imanari looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Imanari has a takedown stuffed.
A left lands for Symons.
Imanari throws a jab when Symons was well out of range.
Imanari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imanari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Imanari tries to bum rush Symons with a series of wild strikes but Symons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Symons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Jab, jab by Imanari - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Imanari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Imanari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons slaps away a takedown attempt from Imanari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons checks a leg kick.
A big right from Symons misses.
Good exchange - Symons coming out on top.
Imanari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Symons throws a series of punches but Imanari moves out of range.
Nice shot by Symons.
Symons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imanari shoots for a takedown but Symons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Symons pushes Imanari up against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Symons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land.
Symons looking to stall.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Imanari.
Symons working aggressively here.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Symons has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Good body shot from Symons.
Imanari wants to take the fight to the mat but Symons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Imanari trying to control the position but instead, Symons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imanari into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Symons tries a body shot but Imanari blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imanari's corner calls for a 1-2. Imanari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Imanari moves away from the strike by Symons.
Imanari throws a right hand that misses
and Symons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Imanari's guard.
Symons is looking to work some ground and pound but Imanari has wrist control.
Symons stopping the sweep attempt from Imanari.
Imanari being controlled here, momentarily.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imanari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imanari is trying to keep Symons in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Symons passes Imanari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imanari looking for submissions off his back.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Imanari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Imanari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Symons. That did some damage!
Imanari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symons throws out the jab.
Imanari misses with a wild body shot.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imanari.
Symons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Imanari to the mat! Imanari manages to get full guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Symons preventing the sweep.
Symons wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Imanari looking for a sweep. Not yet Imanari, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Imanari has an active guard here but Symons has managed to pass into half guard.
Imanari wants to control but Symons is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Symons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Imanari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Imanari actively working from the bottom here.
Symons controlling the pace.
Imanari looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Symons pulls his head out easily.
Symons content to control rather than advance.
Imanari wants to control but Symons is keeping busy.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imanari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons controlling the pace.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari is working hard here to advance position.
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Imanari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Graeme Symons has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Imanari needs to keep his hands up - Symons had a free shot at his head there.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Imanari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imanari slips under a jab.
Imanari thuds his shin into the meat of Symons's side.
Symons moves into the clinch.
Imanari wants a takedown.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imanari gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Symons trying to control here.
Symons tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is trying is best to control the position here.
Symons is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Symons is just riding it out for now. Imanari eventually gives up the hold.
Symons is refusing to be controlled, as Imanari sits in half guard.
Imanari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari wants to work for an arm triangle but Symons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imanari trying to mount his opponent but Symons defends it.
Imanari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Symons sees it coming and defends easily.
Symons is controlling Imanari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Symons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons is controlling Imanari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Imanari throwing shots but Symons is blocking nicely.
Symons wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshihiro Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari trying to control from Symons's half guard. Symons has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Symons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imanari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imanari is trying to control the position but Symons postures up.
Imanari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imanari wants to improve his position but instead Symons has moved into half guard.
Imanari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Yoshihiro Imanari.
I think Symons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
An out of breath Graeme Symons 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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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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