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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trail comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Norris song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Trail throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Trail swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Trail misses.
Trail motions for Reynolds to come forward. Trail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trail loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Reynolds feinted with a counter takedown.
Trail throws a leg kick
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds gets a double leg takedown into Trail's guard.
Trail has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.
Trail told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Trail is looking to stand up but Reynolds isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Trail keeps moving.
Reynolds postures up in Trail's guard and throws a big left but Trail blocks it.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Trail keeps moving.
Trail escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trail is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds postures up and lands a big shot to Trail's brow.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trail manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reynolds has Trail in his guard.
Reynolds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trail has picked Reynolds up and slammed him! Reynolds can't keep hold of the triangle and Trail manages to pass to side control!
Trail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reynolds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reynolds tries to bench press Trail off him but Trail keeps the position.
Trail wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his arm.
Reynolds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trail misses with the combination.
Cannondale Trail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trail looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Trail throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trail's head.
It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trail is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trail works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
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.
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!
Trail is wriggling around but Reynolds manages to pass to half guard.
Trail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trail is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail'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.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trail napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trail is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds scoring with punches from side control.
Trail gets back to half guard.
Trail is trying to stand back up but Reynolds is controlling him
Trail taking some punishment here, with Reynolds in his half guard.
Trail is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trail kicks Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
Trail will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trail tries a head kick but it misses.
Trail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trail.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Trail.
Trail keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrail.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trail as he jumps to the side.
Trail throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Trail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trail misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trail throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trail kicks Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
Trail lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trail as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spurt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trail moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trail was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cannondale Trail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trail scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trail on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trail throws a head kick that half lands.
Trail throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trail swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trail steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trail misses with a double jab
so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reynolds looks up at the clock and then as Trail takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reynolds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trail sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Trail on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Spurt Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Trail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Trail's head.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trail keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Trail wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
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 slips a nice elbow through Trail's hands, connecting with Trail's forehead.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Trail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trail regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trail has an active guard here but Reynolds has managed to pass into half 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 Spurt Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trail sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
Reynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trail is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reynolds lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trail wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds just content to control the position.
Trail manages to get back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reynolds here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Trail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trail is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trail keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trail can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trail scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reynolds manages to mount him!
Trail squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail tries to improve his position but Reynolds has taken his back! Reynolds has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Trail tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Reynolds pushes Trail away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spurt Reynolds!
Cannondale Trail spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my fans...'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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