Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Symons looking to stall.
A short left from Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Symons has picked Makaki Iii up - he's going for a ride! Symons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Symons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Symons seems to be working for a kimura but Makaki Iii defends the submission attempt.
Symons wants to take a breather but Makaki Iii is having none of it. #T1#
Makaki Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Symons from advancing position.
Symons stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Makaki Iii has his hands on Symons's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Symons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Symons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaki Iii has Symons pulled in close to control his posture.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makaki Iii as he jumps to the side.
Symons lands a jab-cross combination.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a three punch combo!
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Symons acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Symons swinging wildly here.
As Symons tries to get set, Makaki Iii tries to push him back and clinch up but Symons manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Symons lands an uppercut.
Symons blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Symons taking a breather.
Symons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makaki Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Symons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Symons wants a takedown but no success here.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
A short right from Makaki Iii. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Symons.
Symons misses with some punches. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Symons closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Symons throws a big shot that misses.
Symons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Symons backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Symons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Symons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makaki Iii enables Symons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makaki Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makaki Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii pulls Symons in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Symons connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Symons avoids it.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Symons misses.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target. #T2#
Symons goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.#CL#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Symons working hard to break the clinch.
Symons lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Symons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Symons tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Symons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Symons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Symons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.#T4#
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Symons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Symons wants to counter the offense by Makaki Iii and move into the clinch position.
Symons needs to keep his hands up - Makaki Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Symons misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Symons throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons. #CL#
Symons gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Symons's ribcage. Symons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii. #BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makaki Iii, as that shot connected.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Symons tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves away
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Symons shoots for a takedown but Makaki Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Symons connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Symons throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Symons.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Symons.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Symons throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Symons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii punishes Symons's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Symons fails with the takedown.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and pushes Symons back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Makaki Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Symons avoiding damage.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symons's efforts to push away.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Symons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Symons's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii stalling.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents Symons from breaking the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Symons prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Symons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Symons tries to stall but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Symons taking a breather.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makaki Iii jabs Symons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Symons's front leg.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Makaki Iii.#T4#
A low kick from Symons is predictable there
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Symons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makaki Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaki Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Symons's leg. Symons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Symons momentarily.
Makaki Iii connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Symons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Symons throws a head kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makaki Iii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.#CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.#CL2#
Symons closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch.
Symons looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Symons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Symons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Symons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Symons prevents Maneno from standing back up.
Symons controlling the action here.#T1#
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Symons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maneno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons wants to pass to mount but Maneno is defending the position.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left lands for Maneno.
Symons tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Symons's body.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Symons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Symons - just one landing.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Symons misses with a looping left.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Symons looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.#CL2#
Symons instigates a clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Symons has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Symons is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Symons misses.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno is looking to wear down Symons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Symons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maneno defends it nicely.
Symons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Symons with that takedown attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maneno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symons somewhat.
Symons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Symons misses its intended target.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Symons slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons throws a leg kick that misses.
Symons drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
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.
#R2#
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Symons's head.
Symons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno works Symons's body with a nice hook.
Maneno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Symons shoots in.
Symons swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno cracks Symons with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Maneno jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Symons is rocked!
Maneno lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Symons up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Maneno from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Symons's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi cracks Symons with a nice body shot.
Akagi has Symons pressed against the cage, preventing Symons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Akagi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Symons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akagi to the mat. Akagi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Akagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Symons is retaining full guard.
Akagi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi.
Symons flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Symons felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Akagi is looking to stall here but Symons recovers full guard. #T1#
Akagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Symons keeping moving, preventing Akagi from controlling successfully.
Symons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akagi wants to control from the top but Symons keeps moving.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akagi wants to take a breather but Symons is having none of it. #SUB#
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi.
Symons is trying to maintain the position but Akagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Symons is looking for a sweep. Akagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Akagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Symons manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Akagi wants to control from the top but Symons keeps moving.
Symons managing to control the position.
Symons is trying to keep Akagi in close.
Symons keeping moving, preventing Akagi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Symons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Symons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akagi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Akagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
Akagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Symons won't allow Akagi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akagi working for a triangle but Symons defends it easily.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symons passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Symons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons throws a shot from downtown. Akagi moves away and avoids it.
Akagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akagi. Akagi obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Akagi gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Akagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Symons passes Akagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Symons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Akagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Akagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Symons escapes and throws Akagi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Akagi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Symons goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Symons but great work by Akagi.
Akagi fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Akagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Akagi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Symons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Akagi but great work by Symons.#T2##SUB2#
Symons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akagi is not content to let Symons control the position.
Symons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Akagi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Symons swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Akagi is now in Symons's guard. A big mistake from Symons there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Symons tries to strike from the bottom.
Symons keeping moving, preventing Akagi from controlling successfully.
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. #REVB#
Symons wants to take a breather but Akagi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Symons is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Akagi as he works his way to full guard. #SUB#
Akagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Symons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Symons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Symons wants to pass the guard but Akagi is keeping the position.
Akagi is trying to control the position but Symons postures up.
Symons wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
Symons advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akagi is not content to let Symons control the position.#SUB#
Akagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Symons pulls his head out easily.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Akagi is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akagi is looking to clinch.
Symons checks the leg kick.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi misses with a kick to the body.
Symons throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Symons.
Symons looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Symons scores with a hook to the body. Akagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Akagi gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
Akagi trying to control the position here.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Akagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Symons passes Akagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Symons wants to control but Akagi is keeping him busy.
Akagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Symons trying to mount his opponent but Akagi defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Akagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yasuhiro Akagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akagi's guard.
Akagi trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up.
Akagi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Akagi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Akagi looking for subs from the bottom but Symons mounts him!
Symons looking to control but Akagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akagi is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Symons goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Akagi turns into him and now he's in Symons's guard.
Akagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Symons trying to control the position.
Akagi throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Akagi drops back looking for a leg! Symons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Symons manages to kick Akagi off! Akagi jumps back into Symons's guard.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symons is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akagi with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Graeme Symons made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFC 326: Flashpoint
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Symons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Symons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Symons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patton throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patton, as that shot connected.
Symons needs to keep his hands up - Patton had a free shot at his head there.
Symons has a takedown stuffed.
Symons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Symons drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Symons tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Patton is looking to sweep but instead, Symons has passed into half guard.
Well, if Symons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Symons wants to take a breather but Patton is having none of it.
Patton tries to roll over but Symons keeps him under control.
Patton is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patton wants to get back to his feet but Symons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Symons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Symons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patton fakes the leg kick and cracks Symons in the body. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Symons.
Patton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symons misses with a double jab
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Symons tries for a takedown but Patton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Symons misses
and Patton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton cracks Symons with a good jab.
Symons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
A lazy left from Patton finds it's target.
Patton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.#T4#
Symons closes the distance but Patton moves to the side
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Symons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Patton. #CL2#
Symons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patton, pushing him back against the cage.
Symons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Symons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Symons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Symons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patton after a bit of a struggle.
Symons is trying to drag Patton to the mat but Patton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patton tries to land knees in the clinch but Symons avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Patton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Patton throws a body punch but Symons moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Symons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton catches Symons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Symons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Patton gets caught napping as Symons dives in and scores a takedown. Patton manages to retain guard.
Symons is standing up over Patton. Patton looks to escape but Symons dives into side control. #REVR#
Patton wants to control but Symons postures up.
Patton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Patton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Patton wants to pass to mount but Symons is defending the position.
Symons is looking for a sweep. Patton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Symons controls his leg.
Symons wants to improve his position but Patton is controlling well.
Patton trying to control the action but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons is controlling Patton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Patton is keen to just control but Symons is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Patton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Symons to get to his feet.
Patton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.#TD2#
Symons gets a takedown into half guard.
Symons wants to take a breather but Patton is having none of it.
Patton gets back to full guard.
Patton is trying to control the position but Symons postures up. #T3#
Patton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Symons is looking to stand up but Patton won't let him.
Patton is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Symons. #ES#
Patton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Patton thuds a left hand into Symons's body.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Symons with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Symons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons moves out of range as Patton strikes.
Symons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Symons wants to counter with a clinch but Patton pushes him away.
Symons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Patton counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Patton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Symons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graeme Symons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Symons as he checks the leg kick.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
Symons throws out a counter right but Patton avoids it with no problem.
Symons tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Symons tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
Patton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patton misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton misses with a left hand
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Symons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patton throwing a counter right hand but Symons manages to avoid it.
Symons tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
It looked like Patton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Symons tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patton.
Symons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Patton.
Symons looks to clinch
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Symons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patton counters with a leg kick.
Symons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Symons shoots and misses
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Symons on the side of the head.
Patton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Symons has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Symons looking for a takedown.
Jack Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.#T2#
Patton gets underhooks to prevent Symons's takedown attempt.
Patton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton keeps control of Symons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Patton.
Symons is trying to pull guard but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patton after a bit of a struggle.
Patton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.#TD2#
Symons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Symons manages to end up in side control.
Jack Patton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patton keeps Symons under control for a moment.
Symons wants to control but Patton is keeping him busy.
Patton tries to escape but Symons is in control.
Jack Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Patton is looking to regain half guard here but Symons keeps moving and retains side control. #ES#
Patton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Symons shoots and misses
and Patton counters with a thumping low kick.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons walks into a jab.
Symons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Symons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Symons throws a head kick that misses
and Patton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons has his takedown stuffed
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Symons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patton pinned against the cage. Patton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Patton jabs Symons to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Patton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Patton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Symons.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Symons looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diaz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nada as he jumps to the side.
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nada.
Symons takes one to the chin there.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons slips a straight right by Nada.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Symons slips a straight right by Nada.#TD#
Nada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nada controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
Nada is controlling Symons's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada trying to control the position.
Symons throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Symons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
Symons preventing the sweep.
Nada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Symons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symons has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.#T2##TD#
Symons gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Symons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Symons tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Nada trying to control but Symons flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Symons is trying to stick to Nada's back but Nada is turning into Symons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Symons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nada wants to control from the top but Symons keeps moving. #T3#
Symons looking for a sweep. Not yet Symons, not yet.
Symons keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada postures up and lands a big shot to Symons's brow.
Symons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada cracks Symons with a solid left hand.
Symons 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.
Nada trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard. #REVR##T4#
Symons stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nada trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Symons is keeping the position.
Symons has his hands on Nada's head, controlling the position.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Symons counters with a series of strikes. Nada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Symons fails to land the takedown.
Symons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Symons slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Symons.
Nada misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons slips under a jab.
Frank Nada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Symons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nada.
Nada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symons there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons slips a jab from Nada.#T1#
Nada lands a nice hook to Symons's body. Symons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nada swinging wildly here.
Graeme Symons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons wants to slow Nada down by chopping away at his legs.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Nada throws a body punch but Symons moves out of range.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Nada.
Symons throws a leg kick that misses.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Symons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Symons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Nada avoids the head kick by Symons.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Symons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nada throws a right and a left that Symons avoids nicely.
Nada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Symons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada lands a glancing blow to the side of Symons's head.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nada throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Nada catches Symons napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Symons to the canvas! #ROC2#
Symons is rocked!
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada lands a couple of digs.
Oh Symons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Symons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Symons seems to have got his legs back now.
Nada won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Symons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nada is fighting to break Symons's control of his arms but Symons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Symons to see if he's OK.
Nada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Symons!
Nada cracks Symons with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nada with good strikes from the mount here!
Nada postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Symons bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nada and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Kriel throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Symons counters with a shoot takedown. Kriel fights it but they end up in guard.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Symons is proving a slippery customer.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Symons preventing the sweep.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is pulling down on Symons's head to control his posture. #T1#
Symons sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Symons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kriel is looking for a sweep. Symons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel manages to get to full guard.
Kriel has his hands on Symons's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Symons preventing the sweep.
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons controlling from the top position.
Symons with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Kriel wants to sweep here but Symons controlling him for the moment.
Kriel is trying to keep Symons in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Symons throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Symons is in Kriel's guard.
Symons won't allow Kriel to sweep him here.
Symons is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kriel is trying to keep Symons in close.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Symons.
Kriel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Symons with a poor takedown
and Kriel counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Symons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons tries to free his leg and advance position but Kriel is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Symons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriel defending well though.
Kriel is controlling Symons's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kriel is looking to improve his position.
Symons is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Symons prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Symons trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Symons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
Kriel scores with a jab. Symons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Symons fails with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kriel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Symons misses with a takedown
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriel.
Symons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Symons moved out of range.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Symons gets a double leg takedown into Kriel's guard.
Kriel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Symons manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kriel trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up. #T4#
Kriel moves into full guard.
Symons postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Symons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Symons backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Symons.
Kriel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Symons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.#TD2#
Symons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Symons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Symons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons throws an elbow but Kriel slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Symons tries to move to mount but Kriel blocks the move with his legs.
Symons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Symons is trying to ground and pound but Kriel uses the momentary lack of control by Symons to regain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Symons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kriel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Symons wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Symons looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Symons wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Symons keeping full guard, as Kriel tries to pass. #T3#
Symons keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Symons wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
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. #REVB#
Kriel wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well.
Kriel trying to control but Symons postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symons stalling.
Symons prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A victorious Graeme Symons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pereira takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Pereira scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Symons throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Symons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Symons duly obliges.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Symons defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Symons walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Symons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Symons looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
Symons moves out of range of the body kick.
Symons throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Good work by Symons as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Symons doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Symons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pereira.
Pereira misses the body punch
and Symons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Symons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Symons clinches.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
As Pereira looks to move away, Symons throws a big counter combo but Pereira just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Symons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Symons shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Symons's ribs.
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Symons blocks a leg kick.
Symons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Symons jumps back.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pereira with a nice cross.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Symons shoots in and gets a takedown into Pereira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Symons's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Symons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Pereira prevents Symons from getting back to his feet.
Pereira trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Pereira won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symons is keeping the position for now.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pereira lying in Symons's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Symons decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pereira taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graeme Symons!
Our winner, Graeme Symons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#647 Wolek v Citizen
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Symons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Symons scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Symons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laine on his heels. He'll look to pass Laine's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Symons trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Symons preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symons is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Symons is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Symons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Symons lands in his opponent's guard.
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Symons pulls Laine in close to prevent any damage.
Laine postures up. #T3#
Laine being controlled here momentarily.
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laine works over Symons with some ground and pound from guard.
Symons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laine looking for a sweep. Not yet Laine, not yet.
Symons looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Symons working a defensive guard here.
Symons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Symons's brow.
Symons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons wants to get back to his feet but Laine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Laine closes the distance and pushes Symons back into the cage.#TD2#
Symons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Symons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laine postures up.
Symons is pulling down on Laine's head. It's preventing any offense from Laine, at least for the moment.
Symons is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Symons wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Symons's head.#T1#
Symons has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Symons is retaining full guard.
Laine passes Symons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laine is trying to control. Symons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Symons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Symons is looking to improve his position.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Laine throwing shots but Symons is blocking nicely.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!#SUB2#
Symons goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laine escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T2#
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. Laine connects with a nice short shot to Symons's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laine lands a nice short elbow.
Symons is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Symons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons is looking to improve his position.
Laine works his way into side control. #T3#
Laine lands an elbow.
Laine is working Symons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Symons struggling a bit here.
Laine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laine is putting a hurting on Symons here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Laine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laine landing a few strikes.
Laine is working Symons over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Symons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Symons keeps working.
Symons keeping his opponent close.
Symons regains half guard, as Laine was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Symons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Laine tries to buck Symons off but Symons is having none of it.
Symons tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Symons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tries to buck Symons off but Symons is having none of it.#T1#
Symons taking a break here but Laine is having none of it and regains half guard.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine has a closed guard, preventing Symons from standing up.
Symons won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
Symons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Symons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Symons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Symons moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Symons is on top in guard. #REVB#
Symons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Symons preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
Laine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Symons controls the pace.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Symons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symons has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.
Laine wants to sweep here but Symons controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Symons misses.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
Symons moves away from the strike by McTearson.
McTearson connects with the punch.
Symons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Symons misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Symons looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A jab from McTearson misses.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Symons rushes McTearson and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Symons.
Symons is trying to push McTearson away but McTearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Symons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Symons working aggressively here.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Symons.
McTearson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Symons on the side of the head.
Symons throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McTearson is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symons's sensitive parts.
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!
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Symons's knee but Symons avoids it well.
Symons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Symons just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Symons blocks the leg kick.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons misses with a looping left.
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Symons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Symons swinging wildly here.
Symons misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Symons misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Symons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Symons moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson with a nice cross.#CL2#
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Symons dodges an elbow strike from McTearson. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Symons misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Symons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Symons is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Symons! But no joy.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Symons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson motions for Symons to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symons misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Symons should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
McTearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symons counters with a nice body shot.
Symons is looking to clinch.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
McTearson throws a push kick but Symons slaps the foot to one side.
Symons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Symons swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
Symons misses with a low kick.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons walks into a left hand. #T1#
Symons connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
A low kick from McTearson misses
and Symons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Symons.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Symons slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
A little jabbing left from Symons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons moves in looking to clinch but McTearson pushes him off.#T2#
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Symons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Symons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Symons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Symons.
Symons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Symons, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from McTearson misses its target.
McTearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McTearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Symons misses with a straight left.
McTearson throws a low kick but Symons avoids it.
Symons throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
As Symons looks to move away, McTearson throws a big counter combo but Symons just gets out of the way.
Symons connects with a jab.#CL2#
Symons forces McTearson back against the cage and clinches.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Symons tries to tie him up.
Symons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graeme Symons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McTearson looking to throw knees to the head but Symons is blocking nicely.
McTearson lands a nice uppercut.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Symons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons. #T4#
McTearson punishes Symons's body with a nice straight punch.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McTearson.
Symons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTearson.
McTearson throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
Symons moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
McTearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Symons misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Symons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Symons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McTearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Symons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Symons misses.
McTearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Symons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson cracks a nice hook into Symons's ribs.#T1#
Symons scores with a jab to the jaw.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Symons saw that one coming.
Symons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Symons misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
A jab from Symons does it's job there.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Symons tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
McTearson wants to slow Symons down by chopping away at his legs.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Symons has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Symons won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons scores with a shot to the side of McTearson's head.
Symons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons taking a breather.#BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
Symons throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
Symons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson. #T3#
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Symons.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
Symons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Symons duly obliges.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Symons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Symons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson works over Symons's head and body with a nice combination.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson. #T4#
Symons throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson lands with a straight right. Symons didn't see that one coming.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Symons misses with a left hand
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rufus McTearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Symons dodges the punch combination from McTearson.

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 Rufus McTearson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTearson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
A relieved looking Rufus McTearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#628 Volkov v Kelley
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons throws a hook but Mosby avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Mosby misses. #TD2#
Mosby shoots in and bounces Symons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mosby looking to sit in guard and control but Symons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Symons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mosby's guard.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons winds up and cracks Mosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Symons moves nicely into side control.
Symons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Mosby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mosby tries to get to full guard but Symons has control of the leg.
Symons working Mosby over with strikes.
Symons working the head and body with strikes.
Mosby wants to get back to full guard.
Symons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Symons prevents Mosby from improving his position.
Mosby trying to control but Symons postures up.
Mosby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Mosby controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
Symons is in close to Mosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mosby wants to hit a switch here but Symons passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mosby there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Symons looking to control but Mosby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Symons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Symons raining down shots from the mount!
Symons is landing with some decent strikes but Mosby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Mosby is rocked!#T3#
Symons lands a big elbow.
Mosby is still in real trouble! Can Symons finish him?
Symons with the ground and pound from mount.
Symons drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mosby! More shots from Symons and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Symons didn't see that one coming.
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nowacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symons or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowacki, which made it look bad.
Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Symons throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons misses the body punch
and Nowacki counters with a three punch combo that has Symons backing up. Symons nods at Nowacki to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Nowacki forces Symons back against the cage and clinches.
Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Symons is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head. #T1#
Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Symons pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Symons trying to stall but Nowacki improves his position.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Symons.
Nowacki trying to stall but Symons improves his position.
Nowacki lands a right hand.
Symons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symons's brow.
Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons stalling in the clinch but Nowacki improves position.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nowacki lands with a left to the head.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Symons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not.
A short uppercut from Symons.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Symons takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Symons.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Symons.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Symons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nowacki can't fight it off and eventually Symons manages to take the fight to the floor. Nowacki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Symons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nowacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Symons is controlling him.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nowacki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nowacki working aggressively here. #BC#
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.
Symons throws a nice looking combination but Nowacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
Symons takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Symons gets tackled into the cage by Nowacki. Nowacki maintains the clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off.
Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nowacki pushes Symons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Symons wants to stall.
Symons lands a left hand.
Symons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nowacki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki prevents the takedown attempt.
Symons throws a head punch that misses.
Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but Symons blocks with his arms.
Symons misses with the head strike. #T1##BC#
Nowacki breaks the clinch.
Nowacki slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Nowacki misses the target.
Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Symons.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symons.
Symons throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowacki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons misses with a double jab.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Nowacki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Symons on the side of the head.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Donk. Symons catches Nowacki right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Nowacki moves into range and clinches up with Symons.
Symons looking to stall.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nowacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Symons.
Nowacki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki throws a hook but Symons blocks it.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Symons cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nowacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowacki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Nowacki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nowacki digs a good body shot into Symons's ribs.
Symons takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Symons misses with a punch to the body.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Symons wants to stall.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Symons.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Symons tries to score a body lock takedown but Nowacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Symons in his tracks for a moment.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Symons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nowacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nowacki lands a damaging elbow.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Symons can't get the takedown.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nowacki lands a jab.
Nowacki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Symons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Symons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Symons misses with a combination
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Symons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Symons misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nowacki throws a jab when Symons was well out of range.
Symons drops his hands momentarily and Nowacki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
A jab from Symons misses.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nowacki dodges the punch combination from Symons.
Nowacki is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nowacki pushes Symons up against the cage in a clinch.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki scores a nice knee to the body.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Symons 's eye.
Symons tries for a takedown but Nowacki manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Symons.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nowacki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand.
Symons swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki cracks Symons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Symons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nowacki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki.
Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nowacki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nowacki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Nowacki rushes Symons and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off.
A short right from Symons. #T3#
Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Symons lands a nice shot to the body.
Nowacki lands a damaging elbow.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Symons effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Symons.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowacki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nowacki rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Symonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Symons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nowacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Nowacki clinches.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons digs a right hand into Nowacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nowacki's gas tank.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nowacki being controlled against the cage.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Symons.
A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowacki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
Herkules Nowacki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Symons just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Symons.
Symons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Symons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Symons is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Symons blocking some punches.
Boma is pressed up against the cage. Symons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boma down to the mat. Boma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oscar Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Symons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Symons.
Symons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Symons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Symons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symons throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Symons.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Symons swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma tries to bum rush Symons with a series of wild strikes but Symons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Symons.
Symons connects with a single shot there.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Symons breaks away and moves out of range.
Symons misses with a body punch
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Boma finds it's target.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Symons lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symons misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Symons moves into range and clinches up with Boma.
Boma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Symons misses with a punch to the body.
Symons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Symons effectively controlling the action here.
Symons lands a left hand.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Symons up against the cage.
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands. #T4#
The referee calls for Boma to work.
Symons tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons is working for takedown but Boma is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boma stops a takedown attempt from Symons.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Symons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Symons working aggressively here.
Symons wants a takedown.
Boma prevents a body shot from Symons.
Boma misses with some punches.
Symons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Symons tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boma is defending well.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma is leaning against Symons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boma.
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands. #T1#
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boma is keeping busy.
Boma stops a takedown attempt from Symons.
Oscar Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oscar Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boma is pressed up against the cage. Symons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boma down to the mat. Boma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Symons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boma, pushing him back against the cage.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Symons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Symons misses with a body punch.
Symons blocking some punches.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Symons has Boma pushed against the cage.#T2#
Symons wants to take the fight to the mat but Boma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Symons is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Symons takes a shot to the head.
Symons tries to score a body lock takedown but Boma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Symons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma 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.
Symons blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Symons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Symons up against the cage.
Symons lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Boma wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Symons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Symons's ribcage. Symons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Symons being controlled against the cage.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Symons tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Symons.
Boma effectively controlling the action here.
Boma tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Symons lands an uppercut.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with some punches.
Symons prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Symons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Symons lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Symons.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Symons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boma prevents it.
Boma working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Boma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Symons misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Symons.
Symons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Symons lands a nice hook to Boma's body. Boma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Symons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Boma counters by moving into the clinch.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage. #T1#
Symons is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land.
Boma letting Symons take a breather here.
Symons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Symons controls his hands.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Symons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons misses with some punches.
Symons blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Symons.
Boma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boma effectively controlling the action here.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Symons's ribcage. Symons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Symons stalling against the cage. #T3#
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Symons working aggressively here.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Symons tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Symons stalling in the clinch but Boma improves position.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boma 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.
Symons is looking to control Boma's arms but Boma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage.
Symons stalling.
Symons is looking for a takedown.
Boma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma prevents a body shot from Symons.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Symons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boma tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Symons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Symons presses Boma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boma 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Boma!
Oscar Boma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Symons.
Symons with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira throws a push kick but Symons slaps the foot to one side.
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from Symons.
Some bone on bone action there as Symons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Symons does it's job there.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Symons throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Symons takes one on the button.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
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.
Pereira misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Symons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Symons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Symons trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Symons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symons has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Symons avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Symons! But no joy.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Symons slips the punch.
Symons staying out of range there.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Symons misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons connects with a single shot there.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Symons. #CL2#
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira blocking some punches.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Symons is keeping busy.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons tries to stall but Pereira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Symons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Symons blocking some punches.
Symons is working Pereira over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira is stalling here.
Symons struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands. #T4#
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Symons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Symons stalling against the cage.
Symons is looking to control Pereira's arms but Pereira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage.
Pereira stalling against the cage.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Symons controls his hands. #TD2#
Symons gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Symons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Symons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Symons lands a head shot.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Symons slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - Symons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pereira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Symons lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symons's sensitive parts.
Symons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Symons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Symons misses with a straight right.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Symons down.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Symons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons misses with a hook.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Symons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons slips a straight right by Pereira.
Symons connects with a jab.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Symons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Symons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Symons connects with a nice looking jab.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Symons off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Symons catches Pereira right on the button with a cross.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Symons tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Symons wants to clinch.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Symons's corner calls for a 1-2. Symons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Symons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Symons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Symons blocks the leg kick.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons lands with a good body shot.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Symons is looking to clinch.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Pereira scores with a body shot.
Symons connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
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! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira moves away from the strike by Symons.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Symons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Pereira defending well as Symons loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Symons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira throws a quick counter head kick but Symons was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Symons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira slips under a jab from Symons.
Symons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira defending well as Symons loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Symons. Beautiful body shot.
Symons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Symons moved away.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
Symons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Symons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
Symons blocks a jab.
Symons lands a body shot.
Symons lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symons throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Pereira does it's job there.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Symons.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira closes the distance but Symons moves to the side
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symons throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Symons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Symons.
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Symons avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons jabs at Pereira's body.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Pereira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Symons throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
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!
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Symons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Symons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Symons lands an overhand right.
Symons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Symons.
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Symons's corner calls for a 1-2. Symons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Symons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons slips a jab from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
Kullervo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.#CL2#
Symons has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch.
Kullervo tries to clinch
and Symons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kullervo jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kullervo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Symons manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Symons does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Symons moves out of range as Kullervo strikes.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons throws out a leg kick but Kullervo moves out of range and Symons only half commits.
As Symons tries to get set, Kullervo tries to push him back and clinch up but Symons manages to avoid the attempt.
Symons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Symons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kullervo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kullervo backs off Symons throws a huge counter combo but Kullervo manages to avoid it all.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo lands with a hook. Symons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Symons coming out on top.
Symons throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kullervo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Symons. That's going to slow Kullervo down. #CL2#
Symons drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage. #TD2#
Symons lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Symons controlling the action here.
Symons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kullervo's head.
Kullervo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons. #T3##SUB#
Kullervo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Symons passes to full mount!
Kullervo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kullervo is desperately trying to improve his position but Symons has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Symons.
Symons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kullervo wants to control but Symons is having none of it.
Symons breaks from Kullervo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kullervo taking shots to the head. #T4#
Symons avoids the attempt from Kullervo to control.
Symons working Kullervo over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Symons lands with some strikes.
Symons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Symons working the ground and pound effectively.
Symons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Symons landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Kullervo is rocked!
Symons postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kullervo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Symons and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graeme Symons!
Our winner, Graeme Symons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Evil Kullervo had this to say: 'I think my heart is broken.'.

Event: GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Lewis scores with a nice body kick.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis misses the body punch
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Symons persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Symons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Symons misses with a series of wild punches.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Lewis catches Symons right on the button with a cross.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
Symons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Symons takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Symons scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Symons lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
That kick from Lewis tenderised Symons's leg. Symons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Symons scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symons checks it well.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis wants to stand up but Symons is controlling him.
Lewis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Symons stops Lewis from standing up.
Symons postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Symons slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Symons prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Symons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Symons wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Symons misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Symons finds it's target.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Donk. Symons catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws a quick counter head kick but Symons was just out of range.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Symons had a free shot at his head there.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Symons misses with a double jab.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Symons throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Symons misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Symons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis cracks Symons with a good jab.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Symons checks it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Symons misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Symons lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Symons drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Symons just manages to avoid it.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Symons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons checks the leg kick.
Symons shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Symons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Symons is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Symons's back.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Symons is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Lewis throws a series of strikes and Symons wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. #SUB#
Lewis goes for an armbar but Symons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Symons.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Symons is working Lewis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lewis is in close to Symons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis throws a strike but Symons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Symons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis wants to stand but Symons is controlling the position.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Symons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Symons throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Symons counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Symons lands a jab.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.#T1#
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.#TD2#
Symons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Symons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Symons landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Symons seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis stops Symons from passing to mount.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Symons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Symons tries to score with some ground and pound. Lewis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Symons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
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!#ES#
Lewis kicks off Symons and gets to his feet.
Symons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Symons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons. #T3#
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis tests Symons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Symons jumps back.
Symons misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Symons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Symons in his tracks.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Lewis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis feints and then cracks Symons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Symons down.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Ray Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!
An out of breath Ray Lewis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Socha misses with a series of wild punches.
Socha lands a glancing blow to the side of Symons's head.
Socha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socha works the jab nicely.
Symons lands with a shot to the body.
Socha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socha.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons cracks Socha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Socha as he jumps to the side.
Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Symons.#T1#
Socha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Socha throws a good cross that connects.
Symons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socha.
Symons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Symons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socha on his heels. He'll look to pass Socha's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Socha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Socha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Socha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Symons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Symons is looking to work some ground and pound but Socha has wrist control.
Symons is in close to Socha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons distracts Socha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Symons postures up.
Symons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Socha's head.
Symons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Socha keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Symons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Symons lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symons trying to control but Socha is working from the bottom.
Symons throws a strike but Socha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Socha trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Socha stops Symons from standing up.
Socha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Symons wants to get back to his feet but Socha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socha throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Symons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symons looks to land a left hand but Socha moved out of range nicely.
Symons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socha with a hook.
Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Socha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Socha slips the punch.
Socha misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Symons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Socha throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons slips a jab and a cross from Socha.
Symons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Socha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Socha.#TD2#
Socha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Symons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Symons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Symons's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Socha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Symons.
Socha digs a right hand into Symons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Symons's gas tank.
Socha misses with a punch to the body.
Symons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
Socha prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Symons - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Socha.
Symons scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Symons misses with a body punch.
Socha tries to break the clinch but Symons is controlling the position.
Socha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Symons is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Symons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socha looking to slow down the pace here.
Socha misses with some punches.
Symons misses with a body punch.
Socha blocks an uppercut.
Symons can't find room to land a body shot as Socha controls the action.
Symons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Socha after a bit of a struggle.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Socha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Symons leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Socha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Symons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Symons stalling in the clinch.
Symons lands a hook that snaps the head of Socha backwards. #TD2#
Symons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Socha regains guard immediately. #ES#
Socha pushes Symons off and scrambles back to his feet.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socha manages to avoid it.
Symons swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Symons works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Socha's head backwards.
Socha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Socha digs a good hook to Symons's body.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Socha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.#T4#
Socha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Symons avoids the body shot from Socha.
Socha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Symons misses with the combination.
Socha misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Socha misses.
Symons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Symons lands with a good body shot.
Symons slips under a jab.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Symons with a hook.
Symons lands with a shot to the body.
Socha staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socha. Symons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons misses with an uppercut. Socha saw that one coming.
Symons throws a right and a left that Socha avoids nicely.
Socha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Symons just manages to avoid it.
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! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Socha scores with a body shot.
Socha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symons looks to land a right hand but Socha moved out of range.
Socha moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Socha misses with the combination.
Symons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Symons misses with a body punch
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Symons scores with the left hand. Socha knows he should have avoided that one.
Socha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Socha clinches up with Symons and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Socha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Symons just leaning against Socha, taking a breather.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Socha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Socha blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Socha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Socha counters with a nice uppercut.
Karl Socha is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Socha misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Socha.
Symons stuns Socha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Socha. Those never looked like landing.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons scores with a hook to the body. Socha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons throws a nice looking combination but Socha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Socha throws a series of punches but Symons avoids them all with ease.
Symons connects with a crisp jab.
Karl Socha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Socha counters with a straight right hand.
Socha blocks a jab.
Symons misses with a looping right.
Socha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Socha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Socha moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Symons looks to land a right hand but Socha moved out of range.
As Symons backs away, Socha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Symons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Symons swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Jab by Symons.
Symons lands a head shot.
Symons takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Symons misses. #TD2#
Symons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Socha is trying to defend but Symons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Symons is trying to control. Socha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Socha tries to kick Symons off but Symons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Symons prevents Socha from improving his position.
Symons trying to control the action but Socha is working from the bottom.
Socha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Symons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Socha wants to get back to his feet.
Socha wants to improve his position but Symons is controlling well.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Symons controlling the pace.
Symons working Socha over with strikes.
Symons throwing shots but Socha is blocking nicely.
Symons lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Symons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
During a confident post fight interview, Graeme Symons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Dearborn pushes Symons up against the cage in a clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Symons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Symons lands a left hand.
Symons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dearborn managing to block the knees to the body from Symons.
Symons lands with a short shot to the head.
Symons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dearborn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Dearborn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dearborn looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn stalls.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons avoids a wild elbow strike from Dearborn.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dearborn.
Symons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Symons blocking some punches.
Dearborn is looking to control Symons's arms but Symons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Symons misses with the head strike.
Symons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Symons is leaning against Dearborn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Symons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dearborn. #T2#
Symons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons lands with a light punch inside.
Symons works on Dearborn's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Symons taking a breather.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
Symons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn is looking to control Symons's arms but Symons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dearborn as the two fighters clinch.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn. #TD#
Symons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dearborn regains guard immediately. #T3#
Dearborn controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dearborn is pulling down on Symons's head. It's preventing any offense from Symons, at least for the moment.
Dearborn 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 throwing strikes but missing.
Symons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Symons distracts Dearborn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dearborn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dearborn's head.
Dearborn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing 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 trying to control but Dearborn is working from the bottom.
Symons stopping the sweep attempt from Dearborn.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dearborn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
#R2#
Dearborn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons lands with a nice combination. Dearborn backs away looking to recover.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dearborn can do to turn this around?
Symons swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Symons tests Dearborn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dearborn throws a jab but it's blocked by Symons.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Dearborn misses.
Symons moves away from the strike by Dearborn.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
Symons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Dearborn is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks. #T1#
A jab lands there for Symons.
Symons slips a jab and a cross from Dearborn.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
Dearborn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons attempts a counter takedown but Dearborn avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Symons rushes Dearborn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graeme Symons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dearborn trying to control the position but instead, Symons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dearborn into the cage.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons pushes Dearborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dearborn.
Symons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Symons. #T2#
Symons lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Dearborn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Symons is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Symons controls his hands.
Symons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Symons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Symons blocking some punches.
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn lands a nice uppercut.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dearborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dearborn fails to land.
Symons being controlled against the cage.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Symons lands a damaging elbow.
Symons effectively controlling the action here.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land. #BC2#
Dearborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn connects with a right hand. Symons shakes it off.
Dearborn lands a lovely overhand right.
Symons shoots in and drives through. Dearborn sprawls well.
Dearborn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dearborn stuns Symons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Symons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dearborn defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dearborn throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn tries to clinch up but Symons circles away and keeps his distance.
Symons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dearborn scores with a push kick.
Symons throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Dearborn finds it's target.
Dearborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dearborn has time to react.
Symons takes one on the button.
Dearborn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn stuns Symons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dearborn connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dearborn takes one to the chin there.
Dearborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symons swings widly with a right hand
and Dearborn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dearborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Symons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dearborn throws a jab when Symons was well out of range.
Dearborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dearborn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dearborn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dearborn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dearborn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symons circles away quickly and effectively.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Symons.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
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 tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Symons. #T1#
Symons punishes Dearborn's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Dearborn misses
and Symons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Dearborn is rocked!
Dearborn slips a straight right by Symons.
Dearborn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons cracks Dearborn with a good jab.
Dearborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Symons finish him?
Dearborn slips a jab from Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dearborn seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Dearborn. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Symons moves into range and clinches up with Dearborn.
Symons blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Symons lands a body punch.
Symons scores with a shoulder strike.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
A short body shot lands from Dearborn as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Symons avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the cage.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dearborn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dearborn lands with a left to the head.
Dearborn tries to land knees in the clinch but Symons avoids the damage to the body.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Symons.
Dearborn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Symons lands a shoulder strike.
Symons pushes Dearborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symons stalls.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Symons misses with the head strike.
Symons taking a breather.
Symons scores with a shoulder strike.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
A short right from Symons on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dearborn lands a right hand.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Symons has Dearborn pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Symons.
Symons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Symons.
Dearborn has had enough of the clinch but Symons keeps him there for the moment.
Symons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dearborns head.
Dearborn working aggressively here. #T4#
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons tries to stall but Dearborn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons is stalling here.
Dearborn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Dearborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Dearborn.
Symons wants a takedown.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Symons 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A victorious Graeme Symons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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