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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ballad Of Serenity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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209 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
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218 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Griggs takes one to the chin there.
Griggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Griggs persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Griggs's body. Griggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griggs defends it well.
Griggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Griggs sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griggs swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Reynolds.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griggs pinned against the cage. Griggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Reynolds tries to counter it with a takedown but Griggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griggs has a takedown stuffed.
Griggs lands a two punch combo.
Griggs lunges at Reynolds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reynolds's hand.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a 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!
Griggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griggs punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs misses the jab.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Griggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Griggs lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Griggs misses with a takedown
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Griggs with that takedown attempt.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds with the counter takedown but Griggs avoids it easily.
Griggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Griggs persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds drops Griggs with a beautiful combination! Griggs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reynolds is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griggs shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
It looks like Chad Griggs has been cut.
Griggs shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griggs. Griggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griggs misses with a looping left.
Reynolds catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Griggs looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Reynolds with the counter takedown but Griggs avoids it easily.
Griggs darts in looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets double underhooks and turns Griggs into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Griggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Griggs tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griggs is in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds works over Griggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Griggs looking to control.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses. Griggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reynolds's guard. Nice move by Griggs!
Griggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griggs is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Griggs stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Griggs pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Griggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griggs throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Malcolm Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcolm Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Griggs moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Griggs takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griggs if he has to take too many more of those.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Griggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Griggs tries to avoid it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griggs as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griggs pinned against the cage. Griggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griggs off and has taken his back!
Griggs tries to roll but Reynolds sticks to his back.
Reynolds is looking for the choke from the back position but Griggs is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs prevents Reynolds from getting a body triangle.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reynolds. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Griggs can't escape the position.
Will Reynolds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to control the position but Reynolds manages to sink in the hooks.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Griggs is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds trying to control momentarily.
Reynolds working for a choke but Griggs is defending well.
Reynolds missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands strikes to the head.
Griggs tries to roll but Reynolds sticks to his back.
Reynolds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Griggs doesn't escape.
Reynolds looking for the choke from the back.
Griggs tries to escape the position.
Malcolm Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds not allowing Griggs to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Malcolm Reynolds!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Malcolm Reynolds!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Malcolm Reynolds!
Malcolm Reynolds wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Malcolm Reynolds 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.
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