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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn enters the cage!
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166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep. Not yet SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is controlling SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's posture.
Smith keeping full guard, as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Smith.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn being controlled here momentarily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to keep SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pushing down on SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's leg trying to pass to half guard. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has escaped the position, nice work there.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control the action but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn defends the submission attempt.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is looking for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith works his way into full mount!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets back to half guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is stalling here. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn against the cage but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets slowly back to his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith!
James Smith retains his lightweight title!
James Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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