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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miquel Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gill has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gill pulls his head out easily.
Gill is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gill keeps him under control.
Gill tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smith controls his leg.
Smith wants to control but Gill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Gill has passed into side control.
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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Gill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith looks winded!
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gill is controlling well.
Gill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Gill has passed into side control.
Gill is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gill to get the leverage.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gill pulls his head out easily.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gill pulls his head out easily.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gill is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gill manages to pass to mount!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Gill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miquel Gill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gill is in Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to keep Gill in close.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Gill defends easily.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gill defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working for a triangle but Gill defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his foot on Gill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gill works his way back into a safe position though.
Gill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gill has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Gill manages to pass to side control!
Gill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gill presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smith is just holding on here. Gill manages to take his back.
Gill working for the choke.
Gill is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gill keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gill. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith turns into Gill and is now in his guard.
Gill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Gill taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Gill wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is nestled in close to Gill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gill wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gill is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miquel Gill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodney Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Gill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith postures up.
Gill controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Gill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gill manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Gill's guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gill has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Gill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Gill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gill passes into side control.
Gill cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney 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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FIGHT
RATING
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