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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Booby (ranked 6226 p4p, 4821 weight class) and Island Smoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Booby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Smoker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booby throws a series of punches but Smoker avoids them all with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Booby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Booby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smoker tries to avoid it but Booby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smoker to the ground. Smoker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smoker misses with a hook. Booby ducked under it nicely.
Smoker throws a hook to the side of Booby's head but Booby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoker misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Smoker.
Booby trying to control the position but instead, Smoker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Booby into the cage.
Booby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Smoker.
Booby tries to pull guard but Smoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Booby drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Smoker on the inside.
Smoker stalling the fight.
Smoker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoker.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Island Smoker.
Booby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smoker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Booby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booby has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Booby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoker taking a breather.
Smoker lands a shot to the body.
Smoker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rocky Booby has been cut.
A short right from Smoker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Booby takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Booby backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoker is struggling to control the position.
Smoker has Booby pressed against the cage.
Smoker has Booby pressed against the cage, preventing Booby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoker misses with a punch to the body.
Smoker stalling against the cage.
Smoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Smoker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Island Smoker.
Booby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoker prevents Booby from breaking the clinch.
Smoker effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smoker digs a right hand into Booby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booby's gas tank.
Smoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Booby backwards.
Booby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smoker just leaning against Booby, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Smoker.
A hook to the body from Smoker.
Booby is breathing heavily.
Smoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Smoker.
Smoker stalling.
Smoker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smoker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Smoker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Booby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booby throws a quick counter head kick but Smoker was just out of range.
Smoker misses with a few strikes there.
Booby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smoker! But no joy.
Booby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Smoker finds it's way through Booby's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoker misses the target.
Booby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoker circles away.
Smoker gets tackled into the cage by Booby. Booby maintains the clinch.
Smoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smoker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
Smoker prevents the takedown attempt.
Booby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoker has him pressed against the cage.
Smoker lands a right hand.
Smoker lands with a light punch inside.
Booby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Smoker to work.
Smoker stalls.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
Smoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoker is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smoker is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Island Smoker.
Smoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booby manages to avoid it.
Smoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booby ducks under a wild hook from Smoker.
Booby looks to land a combination. Smoker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booby looks for a takedown but Smoker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Booby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocky Booby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoker slowing the pace effectively.
Booby tries to break free but Smoker pushes him back against the cage.
Smoker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smoker gets through Booby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booby is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoker has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoker stalls.
Smoker is working Booby over against the cage.
Smoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booby is trying to break free.
Booby tries to circle away but Smoker has him pinned against the cage.
Smoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booby's elbow.
Smoker lands a body shot.
Booby is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoker has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Booby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Smoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Booby's cut.
That's time! Booby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Booby misses.
Smoker jabs Booby right on the nose. Booby blinks but takes it well.
Smoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booby.
Booby dives in and scores a takedown into Smoker's guard.
Smoker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booby is one step ahead there.
Booby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smoker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Booby postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Booby darts in looking for a takedown but Smoker gets double underhooks and turns Booby into the cage.
Smoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booby.
Island Smoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smoker swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Booby.
Smoker with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booby fails with the takedown
and Booby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Booby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booby at a distance.
Booby gets a clinch.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
Smoker slowing the pace effectively.
Smoker stalling.
Smoker lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Booby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Booby is trying to break the clinch but Smoker has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Smoker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smoker lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smoker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smoker presses Booby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smoker controlling the action here for a moment.
Smoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booby.
A nice left hand lands by Smoker.
Smoker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smoker stalls.
Island Smoker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smoker slows down the pace here.
Island Smoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoker scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smoker.
Smoker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smoker stalling the fight.
Booby has had enough of the clinch but Smoker keeps him there for the moment.
Smoker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Island Smoker.
Booby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocky Booby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island Smoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoker connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island Smoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smoker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Smoker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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