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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Smoove Jr (ranked 3616 p4p, 24979 weight class) and Trever Reeves (ranked 451 p4p, 661 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Smoove Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trever Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reeves clinches.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Smoove Jr taking a breather.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Reeves lands an uppercut.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reeves.
Smoove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reeves momentarily.
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves stalls.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
Smoove Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
Good body shot from Reeves.
Smoove Jr is breathing heavily.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Reeves is working Smoove Jr over against the cage.
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Reeves tenderised Smoove Jr's leg. Smoove Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reeves obliges.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves just leaning against Smoove Jr, taking a breather.
Smoove Jr taking a breather.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoove Jr tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves controlling the action here for a moment.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves with the inside leg kick.
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Smoove Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves is pushing Smoove Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reeves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smoove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reeves pushes Smoove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves with a nice cross.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Smoove Jr.
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
Reeves is leaning against Smoove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smoove Jr wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Reeves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smoove Jr avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reeves gets through Smoove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Smoove Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reeves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smoove Jrs head.
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smoove Jr.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr lands a jab.
A head kick by Smoove Jr misses
and Reeves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves drives through and clinches with Smoove Jr against the cage.
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves defending well as Smoove Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoove Jr misses the target.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Smoove Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to stall.
Reeves prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to force a seperation but Reeves has the dominant position.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smoove Jr misses with a body kick.
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reeves.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Smoove Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Reeves slips a jab from Smoove Jr.
It seemed like Reeves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Reeves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smoove Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoove Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Reeves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smoove Jr is keeping busy.
Reeves avoiding damage.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoove Jr throws a hook to the side of Reeves's head but Reeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smoove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoove Jr blocks a body shot from Reeves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Smoove Jr controls the action.
Smoove Jr is looking for a takedown.
Smoove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Reeves staying out of range there.
Reeves forces Smoove Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Smoove Jr avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working for takedown but Reeves is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Reeves.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smoove Jr misses with a low kick.
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoove Jr is trying to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling him.
Trever Reeves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Reeves - that landed with a thud.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves working Smoove Jr over with knees to the body.
A short right from Reeves.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.
Smoove Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Smoove Jr blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a knee strike.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smoove Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Reeves's head.
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to stall but Smoove Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it.
Smoove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Smoove Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Smoove Jr prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily.
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.
Reeves tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoove Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves avoids a kick to the body.
Reeves is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smoove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Smoove Jr does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves is trying to maintain a safe position but Smoove Jr gets an underhook and turns Reeves into the cage.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reeves closes the distance and pushes Smoove Jr back into the cage.
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves blocks the body kick.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
Smoove Jr pulls guard.
Reeves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoove Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr looking for a takedown.
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smoove Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoove Jr gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove Jr.
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr stalling the fight.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves cracks Smoove Jr with a nice body shot.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Reeves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoove Jr.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustafa Smoove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Smoove Jr misses with a double jab
letting Reeves counter with a right hand.
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoove Jr tries for a takedown but Reeves manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoove Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smoove Jr is trying to stall.
Reeves stalls.
Smoove Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Smoove Jr tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustafa Smoove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoove Jr working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reeves 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 18:20
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves!
Trever Reeves is the new light heavyweight champion!
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