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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 1722 p4p, 261 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 1796 p4p, 271 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Therion - Sitra Ahra. 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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33 - 32 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
33 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacLeod under the eye.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod 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 MacLeod off to one side.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacLeod swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacLeod closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod landing some decent shots from guard.
MacLeod controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep MacLeod in close.
MacLeod working some strikes from top position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLeod stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacLeod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLeod controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
MacLeod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLeod is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
MacLeod is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacLeod tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLeod can't escape the position.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
MacLeod working to try and regain half guard.
Smith avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
MacLeod sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLeod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
MacLeod regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Smith misses with a straight right.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacLeod is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
MacLeod connects with a couple of short punches.
MacLeod pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLeod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLeod trying to control the pace.
MacLeod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacLeod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Nice strikes from MacLeod there.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
MacLeod postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
MacLeod with a nice head shot there.
MacLeod works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLeod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is rocked!
MacLeod working some strikes from top position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smith covers up, he's hurt! MacLeod keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from MacLeod and the ref steps in to end the fight! MacLeod can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacLeod!
After winning the bout, Connor MacLeod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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