PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Hutchinson (ranked 3185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 4940 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Therion - Sitra Ahra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hutchinson
vs
Smith

180 cm
22
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
40
215 lbs
33 - 37 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Hutchinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hutchinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hutchinson's body. Hutchinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hutchinson looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Hutchinson feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Hutchinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hutchinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hutchinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a hook. Hutchinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hutchinson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Hutchinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws out a counter right but Hutchinson avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith leaves Hutchinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hutchinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hutchinson off to one side.
Hutchinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Hutchinson shoots in.
Hutchinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Hutchinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hutchinson is able to avoid easily.
Hutchinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Hutchinson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hutchinson's calf.
Hutchinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws the left hand but Hutchinson avoids the punch easily.
Hutchinson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hutchinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Hutchinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson blocks a head kick by Smith.

Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is controlling Hutchinson's trapped leg to prevent Hutchinson from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing that Hutchinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Hutchinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Hutchinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Hutchinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hutchinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Hutchinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hutchinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hutchinson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hutchinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hutchinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!

Hutchinson is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Hutchinson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is looking for a sweep.
Hutchinson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hutchinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hutchinson is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hutchinson kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hutchinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hutchinson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hutchinson is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hutchinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.

Hutchinson is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hutchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Hutchinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a little break here. Hutchinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hutchinson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hutchinson shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Hutchinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hutchinson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Hutchinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Hutchinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hutchinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Hutchinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hutchinson takes one to the chin there.
Reggie Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Hutchinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hutchinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lunges at Hutchinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hutchinson's hand.
Hutchinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Smith lands a big head kick that sends Hutchinson tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Hutchinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hutchinson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Hutchinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Hutchinson to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.