Markeith Gillis vs James Smith - SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS

title was not on the line.
Markeith Gillis vs James Smith
@ 4 seasons mixed martial arts gym in lexington ky

gillis: 320lbs
smith: 363lbs
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info from
http://www.fightticker.com/story_0207092127_kentucky_fighting_challenge_live_...

Smith fights out of The Edge and is the KYFC Super-Heavyweight Champ (but this is a non-title fight). He came into this fight at 363 pounds. Gillis fights out of 4 Seasons.

Round 1
Gillis comes in with a left hook, then a right. Smith answers with a combination of his own and Gillis pushes him against the ropes. Both fighters are trading punches, going around the ring. Gillis lands multiple shots to Smith's head from the side and Smith reaches his hand out, as though trying to signal the ref. The ref rushes in and stops the fight, but Smith vehemently protests, saying he was trying to signal the ref that he was poked in the eye. Half of the crowd boos while the 4 Seasons half goes wild.

Gillis wins via TKO in Round 1.

(PV's Note: I was told after the event that the two have been scheduled for a re-match in what will likely be a fight for the SHW title.)

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[EliRatliff]

They also fought again at KFC 48. Markeith won again, except this time james smith just got tired. I met both of them though. They were both pretty cool. I also grappled on the card.

[RandysSOHC1]

cool...I'm real glad you said all of that.. cause I didn't go to the re-match.. but I was wondering who won...

I met both of'em & their both real cool ppl

[StueyPeterson]

@reglcon1234 Gillis is my boy and trust you wouldn't want to say anything silly like that to his face. It wouldn't matter if it had went a few more rounds once he lays those hands on you its over.

[reglcon1234]

what a dumbass he won because of a thumb to the eye

[EliRatliff]

At KFC 48 Jimmy Mc talked about this, he didn't mention names but about how if you get poked in the eye not to turn your back.