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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clitory Cantonnais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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195 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clitory Cantonnais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith JR!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith JR throws a right and a left that Cantonnais avoids nicely.
Smith JR shoots in for a double leg but Cantonnais sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Cantonnais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantonnais tries to keep at a distance but Smith JR has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith JR breaks from the clinch.
Cantonnais lands a two punch combo.
Cantonnais swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cantonnais is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith JR is controlling him.
Cantonnais managing to control the position.
Smith JR throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cantonnais holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantonnais manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith JR manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantonnais is looking to stand up but Smith JR won't let him.
Cantonnais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith JR wants to control the position but Cantonnais says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith JR pushes Cantonnais off looking to stand but Cantonnais dives back in and keeps control.
Cantonnais tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith JR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith JR makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith JR.
Cantonnais postures up.
Cantonnais looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith JR has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cantonnais has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith JR misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Smith JR can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith JR looking for a sweep but Cantonnais has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith JR is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith JR tries to hold on but Cantonnais pushes him away.
Cantonnais controlling the pace for now.
Smith JR working to try and regain half guard.
Smith JR looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantonnais controlling his opponent.
Cantonnais avoids the attempt from Smith JR to control.
Cantonnais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cantonnais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clitory Cantonnais just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cantonnais clobbers Smith JR with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clitory Cantonnais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantonnais misses with a wild combination.
Cantonnais fails to land with a series of punches.
Cantonnais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith JR.
Cantonnais moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cantonnais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to de liver by Cantonnais. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clitory Cantonnais dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cantonnais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith JR counters with a shoot takedown. Cantonnais fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith JR throws a strike but Cantonnais rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cantonnais tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith JR is retaining full guard.
Smith JR is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith JR wants to stand but Cantonnais is controlling the position.
Smith JR is wriggling around but Cantonnais manages to pass to half guard.
Cantonnais takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cantonnais is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith JR is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith JR is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cantonnais's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cantonnais's back!
Cantonnais turns into Smith JR and is now in his guard.
Cantonnais sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith JR keeping busy on the bottom but Cantonnais has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cantonnais tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith JR.
Smith JR looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith JR tries to roll over but Cantonnais keeps him under control.
Smith JR is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cantonnais pulls his head out easily.
Smith JR won't allow Cantonnais to pass to mount.
Smith JR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantonnais is working away from the top position though.
Cantonnais wants to pass to mount but Smith JR is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cantonnais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith JR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith JR tries to clinch up but Cantonnais circles away and keeps his distance.
Cantonnais fails to land with a series of punches.
Cantonnais misses with a wild combination.
Cantonnais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith JR tries to clinch up.
Smith JR fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith JR shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cantonnais as he jumps to the side.
Smith JR dodges the punch combination from Cantonnais.
Cantonnais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith JR throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cantonnais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantonnais misses with a double jab
and Smith JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith JR postures up in Cantonnais's guard and throws a big left but Cantonnais blocks it.
Smith JR missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith JR has gone for a leg lock! Cantonnais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith JR's guard.
Cantonnais is standing up over Smith JR. Smith JR looks to escape but Cantonnais dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith JR sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cantonnais controlling the pace.
Smith JR trying to hold on to Cantonnais's head to control him but Cantonnais postures up.
Cantonnais lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith JR manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cantonnais throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith JR counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cantonnais misses with a double jab
and Smith JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith JR missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith JR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cantonnais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Some wild striking there from Cantonnais.
Cantonnais looks to land a combination. Smith JR sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cantonnais throws an off balance right hand
so Smith JR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith JR postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith JR with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cantonnais holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantonnais looking to control.
Smith JR wants to control from the top but Cantonnais keeps moving.
Smith JR postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith JR stands up from Cantonnais's guard - Smith JR perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith JR avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantonnais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith JR counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith JR throwing shots but Cantonnais is blocking nicely.
Smith JR prevents Cantonnais from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith JR passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cantonnais!
Smith JR lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith JR throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith JR connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith JR working for a guillotine from mount but Cantonnais is in no mood to give up.
Smith JR avoids the attempt from Cantonnais to control.
Smith JR punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith JR unloading with bombs!
Cantonnais wants to hold on but Smith JR pushes him away.
Smith JR goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cantonnais turns into him and now he's in Smith JR's guard.
Cantonnais controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith JR wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantonnais ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith JR moves away.
Cantonnais fails to land with a series of punches.
Cantonnais throws a shot from downtown. Smith JR moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantonnais tries to bum rush Smith JR with a series of wild strikes but Smith JR uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith JR decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith JR winds up and cracks Cantonnais with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cantonnais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith JR scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cantonnais is rocked!
Smith JR is looking to take a break and control but Cantonnais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Cantonnais is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith JR throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cantonnais seems to have got his legs back now.
Cantonnais is staying active underneath Smith JR, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith JR is nestled in close to Cantonnais, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mike Smith JR has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith JR throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith JR is taking a breather. Cantonnais says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cantonnais is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith JR missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantonnais misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantonnais closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Cantonnais misses.
Smith JR fails with the takedown
and Cantonnais counters with a straight right hand.
Cantonnais lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith JR backs up against the cage.
Cantonnais lands a jab to Smith JR's midsection.
Cantonnais misses with a combination
and Smith JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 JR stands and steps away. Cantonnais gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith JR misses with a combination
and Cantonnais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Smith JR or perhaps it was just good defense by Cantonnais which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantonnais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith JR counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cantonnais!
Smith JR punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Clitory Cantonnais has been cut.
Smith JR has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith JR wants to control the pace but Cantonnais is squirming around nicely.
Cantonnais is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith JR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith JR 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith JR!
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hype
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