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Gilbert Smith
Chocolate Thunder
Drops second Bellator fight in a row
Smith lost to Ricky Rainey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at Bellator 162 on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.
ANALYSIS
Smith really struggled on the feet against Rainey. He could not strike with the veteran kickboxer, and he ate strikes whenever he tried to close the distance. Smith landed takedowns in all three rounds, but he could not keep his opponent on the mat. A wrestling based style can lead to exhaustion, and it certainly took a toll on Smith. He came into this fight as the betting favorite, but he has now dropped back-to-back fights in the Bellator cage.
Smith really struggled on the feet against Rainey. He could not strike with the veteran kickboxer, and he ate strikes whenever he tried to close the distance. Smith landed takedowns in all three rounds, but he could not keep his opponent on the mat. A wrestling based style can lead to exhaustion, and it certainly took a toll on Smith. He came into this fight as the betting favorite, but he has now dropped back-to-back fights in the Bellator cage.