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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 11000 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Hutchinson (ranked 3475 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Therion - Sitra Ahra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
44 - 48 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
211 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
44 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hutchinson doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hutchinson moves out of range easily.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice cross by Hutchinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Hutchinson shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Hutchinson.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchinson shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hutchinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith misses with a looping left.
And Hutchinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hutchinson lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Hutchinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hutchinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson wants to clinch.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Hutchinson has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hutchinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Hutchinson darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Hutchinson into the cage.
Hutchinson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hutchinson darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Hutchinson into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Hutchinson shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hutchinson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Hutchinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Hutchinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hutchinson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Hutchinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is trying to control the position but Hutchinson postures up.
Hutchinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hutchinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hutchinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Hutchinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Hutchinson.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Hutchinson tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hutchinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hutchinson darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Hutchinson into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutchinson has managed to clinch.
Hutchinson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Hutchinson has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Hutchinson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hutchinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Hutchinson.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Hutchinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Hutchinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Hutchinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?
Hutchinson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Hutchinson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Hutchinson gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hutchinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hutchinson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hutchinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hutchinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hutchinson controlling Smith's posture.
Hutchinson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith won't allow Hutchinson to sweep him here.
Hutchinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Hutchinson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Hutchinson working some strikes from top position.
Hutchinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hutchinson is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has his hands on Hutchinson's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutchinson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hutchinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hutchinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reggie Hutchinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hutchinson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up.
Hutchinson shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reggie Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hutchinson cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Smith.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Hutchinson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hutchinson is defended easily by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hutchinson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutchinson misses with the combination.
Hutchinson looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hutchinson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith jabs at Hutchinson's body.
Hutchinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutchinson blocks a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hutchinson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a jab.
Hutchinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Hutchinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hutchinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hutchinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson throws a combination that misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hutchinson really felt that one!
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith lands a high kick!
Hutchinson misses with a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hutchinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith cracks Hutchinson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hutchinson to stand back up!
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 throws a quick head kick that knocks Hutchinson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Smith is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Smith!
After the big win, Mike Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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