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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graeme Symons has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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174 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Symons avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a single leg into guard. Hoshino didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoshino controlling the position.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoshino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Symons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino pulls Symons in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Symons needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Symons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Symons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons is fighting to break Hoshino's control of his arms but Hoshino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Symons has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hoshino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Symons advances to half guard.
Symons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoshino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Symons is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Symons.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Symons controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoshino looking to control.
Symons lands a couple of digs.
Symons being controlled here momentarily.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Symons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Symons.
Hoshino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoshino swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Symons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons lands the left hand.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Symons.
A telegraphed right hand from Symons misses the target.
Symons swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Symons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Symons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Symons defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Symons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Symons ducks under and follows up with a left that Symons also avoids with ease.
Hoshino slips a jab from Symons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a hook but Symons blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Symons moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoshino duly obliges.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Symons gets slowly back to his feet.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoshino.
Symons throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Symons slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Symons counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoshino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoshino keeps Symons under control for a moment.
Symons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Symons 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.
Symons looks up at the clock and then as Hoshino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Symons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Symons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoshino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hoshino is looking to regain half guard here but Symons keeps moving and retains side control.
Symons controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons trying to control the position but Hoshino is working away.
Hoshino is trying to improve his position.
Hoshino is letting Symons control him for a moment.
Symons working the ground and pound but Hoshino is defending the strikes.
Hoshino is trying to control Symons's posture but Symons avoids it.
Symons trying to control the action but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoshino is trying to get back to half guard.
Symons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Symons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Symons throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Symons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoshino is avoiding damage well.
Hoshino is trying to improve his position.
Symons working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Hoshino coming out on top.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Symons has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino taking a breather.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Symons avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Hoshino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Hoshino is trying to stall.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Hoshino wants to stall.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons stalling the fight.
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Symons lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Symons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoshino up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons lands a body punch.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
Hoshino presses Symons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Symons tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino letting Symons take a breather here.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Hoshino letting Symons take a breather here.
Symons blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Hoshino lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Symons.
Hoshino controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Hoshino is pushing Symons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Symons cracks Hoshino with a good jab.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Symons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Symons walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons misses the jab.
Hoshino swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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