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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hammerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sahti-Waari by Turisas. 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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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hammerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammerton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Hammerton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerton pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammerton as he connects with a hook.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Hammerton is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammerton backwards.
Hammerton can't break the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to break free.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammerton uses from the top position.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerton has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Hammerton from standing up.
Smith is working an open guard so Hammerton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammerton misses with a wild combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hammerton.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Hammerton scores with a shot to the body.
Hammerton misses with a wild combination.
Hammerton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerton misses with a body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammerton sprawls well. Hammerton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Hammerton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Hammerton thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton swinging wildly here.
Hammerton misses with the combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Hammerton lands with a shot to the body.
Hammerton takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hammerton avoids nicely.
Hammerton misses the shot to the body.
Hammerton misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith shoots in but Hammerton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammerton scores with a shot to the body.
Hammerton moves away from the strike by Smith.
Reggie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerton misses with a two punch combination.
Hammerton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammerton thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Smith misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Hammerton.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammerton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammerton connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Hammerton is having none of it.
Ryan Hammerton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerton sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith moves forwards but Hammerton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammerton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Hammerton's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith feints and as Hammerton raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Hammerton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammerton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammerton throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Hammerton, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Hammerton against the cage but Hammerton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Hammerton.
Smith throws a one two combo.
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 misses with a looping right.
Hammerton lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerton lands a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hammerton avoids nicely.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
Hammerton with a jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hammerton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Hammerton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammerton misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Hammerton as Smith shoots in.
Hammerton digs a good hook to Smith's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerton. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammerton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Hammerton is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hammerton is keeping the position.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Hammerton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammerton manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Hammerton's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to stand but Hammerton is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith stands and steps away. Hammerton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammerton works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hammerton is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammerton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up.
Hammerton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammerton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Hammerton throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammerton scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Hammerton.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hammerton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerton misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hammerton.
Ryan Hammerton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Hammerton tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan Hammerton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith cracks Hammerton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammerton lands a two punch combo.
Hammerton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammerton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hammerton throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammerton pinned against the cage. Hammerton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hammerton is avoiding it.
Hammerton lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Hammerton throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith swings for the body but Hammerton moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hammerton.
Smith feints and as Hammerton raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammerton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Hammerton in his guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerton defends it easily.
Hammerton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerton stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie 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. This is the final round!
Hammerton catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammerton takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammerton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith shoots in and bounces Hammerton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerton pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hammerton won't allow it.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hammerton defends the submission attempt.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hammerton won't allow it.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammerton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammerton's half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Hammerton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hammerton.
Smith get's back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerton. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hammerton avoids them all with ease.
Hammerton misses with a double jab.
Smith rushes Hammerton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Hammerton scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Hammerton.
Hammerton stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Hammerton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammerton throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammerton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammerton cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammerton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerton is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith tries for a kimura but Hammerton is defending well.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammerton misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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