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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spurt Reynolds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodie Grundy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy lands a high kick!
It looks like Spurt Reynolds has been cut.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grundy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy keeping his opponent close.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds drags him back down.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
Grundy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reynolds's best efforts.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's trapped leg to prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
Grundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reynolds's coach down at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reynolds's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Grundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundy's head backwards.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds goes for a double leg but Grundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grundy continues to drive forward.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Grundy sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
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 Brodie Grundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reynolds stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Grundy controlling Reynolds's posture.
Spurt Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to get back to his feet.
Grundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Grundy blocks nicely.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Grundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
Grundy wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.
Grundy gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Grundy off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Grundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Grundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds looking to score a takedown here. Grundy is defending well but Reynolds drives through and ends up in Grundy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy is wriggling around but Reynolds manages to pass to half guard.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds working Grundy over with strikes.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Grundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spurt Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Grundy's body.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grundy pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Grundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grundy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grundy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Grundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds drives through with a takedown into Grundy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four 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.
Grundy wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spurt Reynolds.
I think Reynolds 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!
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