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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spurt Reynolds and Tank Abbot. Spurt Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tank Abbot's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abbot's hands.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Abbot's body.
Abbot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbot's waist but Abbot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbot moves away.
Abbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Abbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Abbot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Abbot.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Abbot slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Abbot motions for Reynolds to come forward. Abbot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abbot lands a nice looking body kick.
Reynolds shoots in but Abbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spurt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbot throws a solid leg kick but Reynolds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abbot.
Abbot looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Abbot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds is looking to wear down Abbot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Abbot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reynolds has time to react.
Abbot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abbot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reynolds stuns Abbot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to Abbot's temple.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbot is staying active underneath Reynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abbot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abbot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds is pressing down on Abbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbot is holding on for now.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Abbot dodges it nicely.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Abbot is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abbot is concentrating on defense, preventing Reynolds from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Abbot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reynolds creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abbot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Abbot defending against the ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Abbot is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds cracks Abbot with a big elbow.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Abbot controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Abbot is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abbot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abbot throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?
Abbot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Abbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbot throws a lazy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into side control.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reynolds working the head with strikes.
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Abbot is defending well.
Abbot is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abbot holding on.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abbot keeps working.
Abbot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a couple of good shots and Abbot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Reynolds connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Abbot to escape the position.
That has opened up Tank Abbot's cut even more.
Reynolds landing with strikes.
Spurt Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Reynolds somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Reynolds is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Abbot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reynolds looking for the choke but no joy.
Reynolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to stick to Abbot's back but Abbot is turning into Reynolds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reynolds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abbot.
Abbot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abbot defends it easily.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but instead Abbot has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to control Abbot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.
Abbot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds trying to control but Abbot postures up.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Abbot is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Abbot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Abbot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reynolds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Abbot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Reynolds throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reynolds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Abbot manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Reynolds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
Abbot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Reynolds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbot is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abbot is trying to control but can't.
Reynolds is looking to pass Abbot's guard but actually Abbot recovers to full guard.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds prevents Abbot from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Abbot slams his shin into Reynolds's torso.
Abbot throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
Abbot lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds is trying to push Abbot away but Abbot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbot is pressed up against the cage. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbot down to the mat. Abbot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abbot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Abbot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Tank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbot lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbot. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tank Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spurt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spurt Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tank Abbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Reynolds to the ground! Abbot dives into full mount looking to finish!
Reynolds is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Abbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!
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