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Event:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Booker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date jabs at Booker's body.
Booker moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Date.
Booker slips a jab from Date.
Booker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Booker walks into a stiff left hand from Date.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
Booker misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Booker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date lands a glancing blow to the side of Booker's head.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Booker should have avoided that one.
Date takes a swing at Booker's ribcage but misses.
Booker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Booker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Booker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Booker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date controlling the position.
Date utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Booker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Booker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Booker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Date is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Booker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Date is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Booker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Booker in side control, throwing shots but Date defends.
Booker works to advance to full mount. Date defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Date is squirming around, avoiding Booker's attempts to control the action.
Date wants to control but Booker is having none of it.#T4#
Date is trying desperately to improve position.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Booker thowing shots but they're missing.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Date is looking to escape.
Booker with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Booker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokuya Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Booker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Booker throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date cracks Booker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Date lands a really nice looking cross but Booker seems unphased.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Booker. Booker tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Booker lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!
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Event:
KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Nucombe connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nucombe counters with a nice body shot.
Nucombe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Nucombe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Booker's ribs.
Booker looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Booker.
Nucombe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Booker's ribs.
Booker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nucombe scores with a nice strike.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Booker with the counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.#T2#
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booker in his tracks. #ROC#
Booker is rocked!
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booker.
Booker feints the counter takedown.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booker avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Booker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Booker tries for a takedown but Nucombe circles away easily
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Booker walks into a straight right hand from Nucombe.
Booker shoots for a double leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls well. He's pushed Booker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Booker should have avoided that one.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booker.
Booker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Booker counters with a shoot takedown. Nucombe fights it but they end up in guard.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booker stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Nucombe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Booker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Booker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Booker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Booker winds up and cracks Nucombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Booker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Booker eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker is looking to pass Nucombe's guard but actually Nucombe recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Booker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nucombe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booker thinking.
Nucombe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Booker momentarily.
Nucombe cracks Booker with an open hand slap.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nucombe won't be happy with that.
Booker is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Booker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Booker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Booker moves into full mount!
Booker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Booker wants to control the pace but Nucombe is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Booker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Booker looking to secure an arm triangle but Nucombe defends it well.
Booker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Booker landing punches. #SUB2#
Booker looking to secure an arm triangle but Nucombe defends it well.
Booker lands a couple of good shots and Nucombe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Booker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Booker.
#SUB2#
Nucombe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Booker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nucombe is looking for a way out. #T3##SUB2#
Booker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Nucombe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Booker's arms. #SUB2#
Booker has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nucombe! Can he survive? No! He's out! Booker gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxwell Booker!
Our winner, Maxwell Booker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Date throws a jab when Booker was well out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Booker feints and as Date raises his hands in defense, Booker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Date controlling Booker's posture.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is trying to control the action in half guard but Date is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Booker wants to pass the guard but Date is defending well.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Booker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Booker seems content to control.
Booker throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Booker wants to take a breather but Date is having none of it.
Date looks like he's trying to stand up.
Booker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Date's head.
Date is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Booker jumps into side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
Date is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!
Booker can't escape the position.
Date is riding his opponent, not letting Booker buck him off.
Booker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Booker tries to roll but Date sticks to his back.
Booker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Booker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Booker is trying to break free.
#T4#
Booker trying to control but not successfully.
Booker tries to escape the position.
Date is riding his opponent, not letting Booker buck him off.
Date gets his hands free as Booker looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Date is trying to stick to Booker's back but Booker is turning into Date. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Date's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Booker.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Date.
Booker scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Date throws the left hand but Booker avoids the punch easily.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Booker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Date did well to prevent Booker getting side control.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Date keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Date slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker is in close to Date's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Date can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Booker thows a huge punch but Date dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Booker wants to pass to mount but Date is defending the position.
Booker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Booker is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Booker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Date is trying to control but can't.
Booker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Booker misses with a head shot. Date uses the momentum to regain guard.
Booker wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Booker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Date pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Date can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Booker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working. #SUB#
Date is defending against the submission attempts here by Booker.
Date preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Booker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Date felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Booker is nestled in close to Date, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Booker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Booker is thwarting Date's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Booker works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
Booker wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
#T1#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range.
Booker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker shoots and misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booker fails with the takedown.
Rokuya Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell Booker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Date works Booker's body with a nice hook.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booker slips a jab from Date.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Booker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date lands a nice hook to Booker's body. Booker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4##KD2#
Date cracks Booker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Booker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Date finish him?
#ROC2#
Booker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Booker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Booker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Booker seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Booker sprawling to the canvas! Booker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?!
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker leaves his chin hanging out and Date seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Booker crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!
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Event:
KOFC 86 - Booker vs Bastard
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bastard scores with a shot to the body.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Booker takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard lands a glancing blow to the side of Booker's head.
Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
Booker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a wild combination.
Booker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bastard sprawls and moves away.
Bastard misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bastard won't be happy with that.
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!
Bastard is looking to reverse the position.
Bastard told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Booker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
Bastard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Booker has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Booker drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Booker is working to tighten his grip on Bastard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bastard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Booker is really squeezing tight and eventually Bastard passes out! Booker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxwell Booker!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Booker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Azevedo. Beautiful body shot.
Azevedo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azevedo slips under a jab from Booker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Booker misses with a hook.#T1#
Azevedo lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo cracks Booker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Booker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo is just out of range.
Booker takes one to the chin there.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxwell Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
Azevedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Booker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azevedo defending well as Booker loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Booker defends it well.#TD#
Booker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Booker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booker connects with a nice short shot to Azevedo's temple.
Azevedo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Booker has his hands clasped together but Azevedo extends and breaks Booker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Azevedo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Correia Azevedo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sweeney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booker.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Booker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sweeney.
Booker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sweeney connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sweeney!
Sweeney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sweeney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sweeney sprawls and moves away.
Booker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
Sweeney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Booker. Booker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sweeney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sweeney works Booker's body with a nice hook.
Sweeney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Sweeney connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sweeney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Sweeney catches Booker right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Booker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booker lands a nice short elbow.
Sweeney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Booker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sweeney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sweeney is trying to control but can't.
Booker prevents Sweeney from improving his position.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booker lands a nice short elbow.
Booker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Booker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booker connects with a nice short shot to Sweeney's temple. #SUB#
Booker wants to work for an arm triangle but Sweeney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Booker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweeney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Booker.
Sweeney is trying to get back to full guard.
Sweeney trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg.
Booker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Booker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sweeney is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sweeney avoid being mounted?
Booker working the head and body with strikes.
Booker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sweeney tries to roll over but Booker keeps him under control.
Booker lands with a punch from half guard.
Sweeney wants to get back to full guard.
Sweeney wants to control but Booker passes into side.
#SUB#
Sweeney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Booker's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Booker! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sweeney has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.
Booker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sparda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Booker scrambles back to his feet.
Sparda fails with the takedown#TD#
and Booker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Booker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sparda's head.
Booker lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is in close to Sparda's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Sparda is rocked!
Booker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sparda's head.
Sparda is still in real trouble! Can Booker finish him?#SUB#
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Booker loads up on a big left hand. Sparda felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Booker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sparda can't hide his disappointment, as Booker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Booker!
An out of breath Maxwell Booker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TIT 78 - Finale
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Booker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orava digs a good hook to Booker's body.
Orava paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orava misses with a wild combination.
Booker shoots in but Orava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orava connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Booker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Booker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Booker dives in for a single leg takedown but Orava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Booker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Booker scrambles back to his feet.
Booker walks into a straight right hand from Orava.
Orava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Booker shoots in looking for a takedown but Orava manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Booker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Orava.
Orava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orava fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Booker on the side of the head.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Orava. That snapped Booker's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orava connects with a right hand. Booker shakes it off.
Matias Orava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Orava there.
Booker takes one to the side of the head.
Orava is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Booker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booker at a distance.
Orava throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Booker counters with a single leg into guard. Orava didn't expect that.
Booker distracts Orava with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booker postures up in Orava's guard and throws a big left but Orava blocks it.
Booker throws a big right hand that misses.
Orava looking for a sweep. Not yet Orava, not yet. #T3#
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Booker scoring with some ground and pound.
Orava wants to sweep here but Booker controlling him for the moment.
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Orava is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Booker drops back looking for a leg! Orava is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orava manages to kick Booker off! Booker jumps back into Orava's guard.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booker cracks Orava with a solid left hand.
Orava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orava is trying to control the position but Booker postures up.
Orava wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Booker lands a couple of digs.
Booker is working Orava over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orava trying to keep a closed guard but Booker is proving a slippery customer.
Orava wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orava might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Booker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orava is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Orava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Orava dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Orava both land. Nice combination.
Booker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker moves out of range as Orava strikes.
Booker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Orava.
Orava controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orava can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Booker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Orava.
Booker postures up in Orava's guard and throws a big left but Orava blocks it.
Orava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Booker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Booker throws a big right hand that misses.
Booker chips away with some ground and pound.
Orava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Booker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Booker throwing strikes from guard but Orava blocks nicely.
Booker lands a couple of elbows.
Booker connects with a couple of short punches.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Booker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Booker is fighting to break Orava's control of his arms but Orava is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orava working a defensive guard here.
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Booker won't allow Orava to get back to his feet.
Booker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orava's head.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orava trying to control the position here.
Booker trying to control but Orava is working from the bottom. #T3#
Booker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orava is keeping the position for now.
Orava keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Orava being controlled here, momentarily.
Booker chips away with some ground and pound.
Booker throwing strikes from guard but Orava blocks nicely.
Booker distracts Orava with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orava wants to stand up but Booker is controlling him.
Orava is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture. #T4#
Booker working some strikes from top position.
Orava looking to control.
Orava has his hands on Booker's head, controlling the position.
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Booker wants to control from the top but Orava keeps moving.
Orava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booker is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orava looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Orava connects with a jab.
Orava connects with a body shot.
Orava scores with a body shot.
Orava misses with a body shot.
Booker tries to counter with a takedown but Orava is quick to defend against it.
Booker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Booker dodges the punch combination from Orava.
Booker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.
Orava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Orava lunges at Booker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booker's hand.
Orava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Booker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orava lands a body shot.
Orava just misses with a punch to the body.
Orava lands a nice shot to the body.
Booker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orava.
Booker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orava defends well and Booker ends up having to push Orava into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orava digs a good body shot into Booker's ribs.
Orava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Booker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orava.
Orava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orava lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orava uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Booker has time to react.
Booker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orava.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Booker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Booker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orava cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Orava getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orava connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orava looks to land a left hand but Booker moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Orava. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orava.
Booker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orava throws out the jab.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orava lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Booker loads up on a big right hand but Orava slips the punch.
Orava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Booker tries to counter with a takedown but Orava is quick to defend against it.
Booker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orava connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orava misses with a straight left.
Orava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Orava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Orava really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Booker gets a double leg takedown into Orava's guard.
Orava is looking to stand back up but Booker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orava. #REVB#
Booker lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Booker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orava doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Booker.
Booker wants to pass to mount but Orava is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Booker wants to work for an arm triangle but Orava is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Booker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Orava is trying to get back to full guard.
Booker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Booker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orava wants to get back to full guard.
Booker throwing shots but Orava is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booker lands a nice short elbow.
Orava is trying to get back to full guard.
Booker lands with a punch from half guard.
Booker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Booker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Orava is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Booker.
Booker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orava!
Orava is in a horrible position here. Booker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Booker with shots to the head and body - Orava looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Orava is rocked!
Booker lands with some strikes.
Orava is still in real trouble! Can Booker finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booker drops a big elbow. That's hurt Orava! More shots from Booker and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Booker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Sat Night Fight Night
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gentili closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Gentili pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gentili closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Gentili pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.
Gentili darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Gentili into the cage.
Maxwell Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Gentili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Booker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Booker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gentili to the ground. Booker is now in Gentili's guard.
Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gentili has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at King Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Booker trying to control but Gentili is working from the bottom.
Booker throws a big elbow that misses.
Gentili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gentili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Booker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Booker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili trying to control the position.
Booker slips nicely into half guard.
Gentili is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Booker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentili trying to control here.
Booker slips a nice elbow through Gentili's hands, connecting with Gentili's forehead.
Gentili is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gentili avoid being mounted?
Booker drops an elbow to the side of Gentili's head.
Booker thows a huge punch but Gentili dodges it nicely.
Gentili wants to control but Booker is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but Gentili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gentili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gentili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Gentili tries to roll over but Booker keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Booker there. #SUB#
Booker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gentili wants to improve his position but Booker is controlling well.
Booker winds up and cracks Gentili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Booker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gentili!
Booker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Booker lands a big shot there that rocks Gentili but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gentili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gentili wants to control but Booker is having none of it.
Gentili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Booker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Booker scoring with strikes but Gentili is staying in there. #ROC#
Gentili is rocked!
Booker lands a big shot to the head and Gentili winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booker moves away.
Baby scores with a body shot.
Baby lands with a good body shot.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Booker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baby scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Baby lands a head shot.
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baby defends it well.
Booker swings widly with a right hand
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby scores with a jab to the body.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Baby there.
Baby works Booker's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Baby.
Baby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Booker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baby throws an overhand right that lands on Booker's shoulder, as Booker tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Baby does it's job there.
Baby scores with a punch to the head.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Baby counters with a straight right hand.
Baby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Baby. That snapped Booker's head back.
Baby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baby.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby misses with a hook. Booker ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Baby's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Booker slips a jab from Baby.
Nice shot lands for Baby.
Booker's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Booker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baby scores with a nice right hand.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Booker is rocked!
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Booker.#T4#
Baby looks to land a left hand but Booker moved out of range nicely.
Baby scores with a shot to the body.
Baby lands a slapping body shot.
Baby misses with a straight left.
Baby looks to land a right hand but Booker moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Booker's head backwards.
Baby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Booker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Baby has got the better of the exchanges.
Baby lands a jab to Booker's midsection.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
Baby misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baby won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Booker tries for a kimura but Baby is defending well.
Baby prevents Booker from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Baby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Booker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Booker trying to control the position but Baby is working away.
An elbow from Booker crashes against the mat.
Booker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Booker working the ground and pound but Baby is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Booker is trying to get an arm triangle but Baby is defending well. #SUB2#
Booker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Booker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Booker trying to control the action but Baby is working from the bottom.
Booker advances to full mount.
Baby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Booker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Booker on the ground.
Booker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baby looks a forlorn figure.
Booker looking to ground and pound but Baby is blocking nicely. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Booker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Booker looking to ground and pound but Baby is blocking nicely.
Booker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Booker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
Baby is rocked!#SUB2#
Booker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Booker extends the arm and Baby is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Maxwell Booker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TIT 60 - Bartlett v Omega
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Bell. #TD#
Booker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
Booker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell is not content to let Booker control the position.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Booker is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Booker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Booker has cracked it and Bell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxwell Booker!
A victorious Maxwell Booker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Gentili shoots in looking for a takedown but Booker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gentili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booker as he avoids it easily.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown but Booker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gentili.
Gentili has a takedown stuffed.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booker but Booker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Booker. No joy for Gentili on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Booker shoots in and bounces Gentili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gentili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Booker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gentili keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gentili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.
Gentili keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gentili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gentili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.
Booker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Booker wants to pass the guard but Gentili is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gentili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Gentili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Booker stacks Gentili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Booker!
Booker scoring with punches from side control.
Gentili tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gentili, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Booker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Booker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Booker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gentili is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Booker working away.
Gentili is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Booker is staying active.
Booker looks up at the clock and then as Gentili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Booker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gentili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Booker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gentili tries to buck Booker off but Booker is having none of it.
Gentili taking a bit of punishment here - Booker scoring with strikes.
Booker landing strikes.
Gentili wants to control but Booker postures up.#T4#
Gentili is looking for a sweep.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Booker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gentili is trying to escape and Booker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gentili is forced to tap! Nice work there by Booker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
A relieved looking Maxwell Booker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 51 - Battock v Chan II
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Renaldo.
Renaldo throws a shot to the body.
Booker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Renaldo.
Renaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Booker doesn't seem bothered though.
Renaldo digs a good hook to Booker's body.
Renaldo lands a body shot.
Renaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Booker's head.
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!
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Renaldo.
Renaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Renaldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booker in his tracks.
Renaldo moves out of range as Booker strikes.
It seemed like Renaldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renaldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Booker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renaldo scores with the left hand. Booker knows he should have avoided that one.
Booker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booker at a distance.
Renaldo thuds a left hand into Booker's body.
Renaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Booker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Renaldo.
Booker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lothario Renaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!#TD#
Booker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Booker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Renaldo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Booker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Booker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Booker.#T3#
Booker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Booker working the ground and pound but Renaldo is defending the strikes.
Booker misses with the ground and pound.
Booker is chipping away with strikes.
Renaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Booker throws an elbow but Renaldo slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Booker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Renaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Booker misses with the ground and pound.
Booker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Booker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Booker throws an elbow but Renaldo slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Booker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Renaldo is trying to escape and Booker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Renaldo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Booker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
A relieved looking Maxwell Booker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Booker misses
letting Makoy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Makoy moves into the clinch.
Makoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makoy lands with a light punch inside.
Makoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Booker backwards.
Booker tries to pull guard but Makoy won't allow it.
Makoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makoy lands a body punch. #TD#
Booker manages to pull guard.
Makoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Booker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makoy is one step ahead there.
Makoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makoy trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Makoy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Booker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makoy is aware though and is defending well.
Booker has his hands on Makoy's head, controlling the position.
Booker looking for a sweep. Not yet Booker, not yet.
Makoy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Booker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makoy defends well.
Makoy wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving. #T2#
Booker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makoy's guard. #REVR#
Makoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makoy looking to control.
Makoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoy managing to control the position.
Booker throws a big right hand that misses.
Booker pushes down on Makoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makoy trying to control but Booker postures up.
Makoy is not content to let Booker control the position.
Booker prevents Makoy from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Booker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Makoy defend it? Booker steps over the head and cranks it - Makoy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxwell Booker!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Booker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Orava scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Booker tries to move into range but Orava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Booker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Booker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orava scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booker in his tracks.
Orava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Orava scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Booker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Orava lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.
Orava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orava lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orava displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orava connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orava lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orava lands with a straight right. Booker didn't see that one coming.
Orava thuds a left hand into Booker's body.#T2#
Orava lands a nice shot that snaps Booker's head back.
Orava connects with a crisp jab.
Orava works the jab nicely.
Orava feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bookers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orava scores with a decent looking hook.
Booker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Booker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orava to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Orava.
Orava has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Booker is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Orava connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Orava, which made it look bad.
Booker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Booker walks into a left hand.
Booker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Booker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Booker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orava scores with a jab to the head.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Orava lunges at Booker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booker's hand.
Orava scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Orava.
Orava lands a right hook to the body.
Matias Orava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Orava.
Booker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Orava dominated that round.
That's time! Booker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Booker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Booker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orava throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Booker is defended easily by Orava.
Booker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava lands with a cross. #T1#
Booker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matias Orava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orava with a nice cross.
Orava defending well as Booker loads up on a big left hand.
Orava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Booker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matias Orava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Booker scoring with some ground and pound.
Orava pulls Booker in close to his closed guard and prevents Booker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Booker postures up in Orava's guard and throws a big left but Orava blocks it.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orava working a defensive guard here.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Booker prevents Orava from getting back to his feet.
Booker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orava is keeping the position for now.
Booker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orava has momentary wrist control but Booker slips an elbow through the middle.
Booker trying to control but Orava is working from the bottom. #T3#
Orava trying to keep a closed guard but Booker is proving a slippery customer.
Booker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booker is one step ahead there.
Booker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orava keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orava can do anything to dispel that myth.
Booker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Booker landing some decent shots from guard.
Orava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Booker won't allow Orava to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orava wants to control but Booker passes easily into half guard.
Booker works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Booker looking for a guillotine from mount but Orava is having none of it.
Orava can't escape the position.
Booker landing shots from mount.
Orava is working to get back to half guard.
Booker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orava's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Booker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Booker scrambles back to his feet.
Orava lands a lovely overhand right.
Orava with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orava lands a nice hook to Booker's body. Booker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orava lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orava lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orava lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orava.
Orava thuds his right hand into Booker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orava scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Orava lands a jab to the nose.
Orava lands a nice hook to Booker's body. Booker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orava cracks Booker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orava lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orava might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Orava.
Orava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orava scores with a body shot.
Orava lunges at Booker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booker's hand. #T2#
Orava with a jab.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Orava. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orava.
Orava jabs Booker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orava scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Orava.
Booker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orava as he avoids it easily.
Booker walks into a stiff left hand from Orava.#T3#
Orava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orava scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Orava finds it's way through Booker's defenses.
Orava jabs Booker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orava lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orava jabs at Booker's body.
Orava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Booker counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Booker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orava is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Booker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Booker working the ground and pound.
Booker moves into full mount!
Orava tries to hold on but Booker postures up.
Booker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orava hang on?
Booker working Orava over with strikes here.
Booker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Booker avoids the attempt from Orava to control.
Booker lands a big shot there that rocks Orava but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Orava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orava has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias Orava!
Matias Orava was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TIT 36 - Battock v Chan
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Booker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Chow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.#SUB2#
Booker sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Chow doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Booker paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Chow - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lesley Chow!
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Event:
TIT 31 - Booker v Dennis
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dennis is just out of range.
Booker sets himself, and Dennis steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Booker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dennis can pounce on him.
Booker has a takedown stuffed.
Booker fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Dennis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Booker jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker is trying to drag Dennis to the mat but Dennis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Booker tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Booker drops back down to his feet.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Booker jumps guard but Dennis stands there with Booker around his waist. Booker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Booker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dennis prevents it.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Booker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dennis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dennis smiles and moves away.
Dennis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Booker's sensitive parts. #T2#
Dennis scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dennis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Dennis moves into the clinch successfully.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Booker misses with a body punch.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dennis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dennis rushes Booker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
Booker fails to pull guard.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Booker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Booker can't get the takedown.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis blocking some punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dennis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dennis clinches with his opponent.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Booker tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Dennis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Booker's face.
Booker jumps guard but Dennis stands there with Booker around his waist. Booker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Booker jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dennis.
Booker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dennis counters by moving into the clinch.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Booker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dennis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Den Dennis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dennis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Booker fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
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!
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis with a knee to the head.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis connects with a knee to the head.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.#T3#
Dennis with a knee to the head.
Booker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dennis to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Booker misses with the head strike.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Dennis has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dennis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Booker jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.#T1#
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Booker's face.
A head punch on the inside from Booker fails to land.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
#T2#
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Booker's face.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Dennis with a knee to the head.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Booker tries to pull guard but Dennis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis with a knee to the head.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Booker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.#T4#
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Booker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Dennis moves into range and clinches up with Booker.
Booker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Booker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Booker tries to work over Dennis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booker.
Booker is trying to pull guard but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Booker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Booker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis thuds his shin into the meat of Booker's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Dennis rushes Booker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Booker jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Booker's face.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Booker's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Dennis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Booker's ribcage.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Dennis.
Dennis lands a knee to the head.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Booker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Booker misses with a body punch.
Booker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis connects with a knee to the head.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker is trying to pull guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Booker struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Booker won't want to take too many of those.
Booker wants a takedown but no success here.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the head.
Dennis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Booker has a couple of punches blocked by Dennis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Booker's cut.
That's time! Booker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dennis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Booker shoots in for a double leg but Dennis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Booker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Booker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker misses with a body shot.
Dennis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Booker.
Dennis tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range.
Dennis scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Dennis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Booker sets himself, and Dennis steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Booker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dennis.
Booker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dennis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennis but Dennis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dennis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Booker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dennis's waist but Dennis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Booker off to one side. #CL2#
Dennis rushes Booker and presses him up against the cage.
Booker has a couple of punches blocked by Dennis.
Booker jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis scores a nice knee to the body.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Booker tries to pull guard but Dennis won't allow it.
#T3#
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Booker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
A knee to the head by Dennis.
Den Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Booker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dennis after a bit of a struggle.
Booker is trying to pull guard but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Booker wants a takedown.
Dennis working Booker over with knees to the body.
Dennis landing knees to the head.
Dennis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Booker is rocked!
Dennis gets underhooks to prevent Booker's takedown attempt.
Oh Booker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dennis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Den Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 40:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 40:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Den Dennis!
Den Dennis is the new featherweight champion!
Den Dennis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT - 26 Booker v Baby
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker with a poor takedown
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booker with a poor takedown
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Baby tries to sprawl but Booker drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but Baby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage. #SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Baby is defending against the submission attempts here by Booker.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baby wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Baby defends the submission attempt.
Baby is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baby avoid being mounted?
Booker trying to control from half guard but Baby is working away. #SUB#
Booker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Booker is working for a kimura but Baby is defending it quite comfortably.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baby defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but Baby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Booker wants to take a breather but Baby is having none of it.
Booker is thwarting Baby's attempts to control the position.
Booker stalling.
Booker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Booker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Booker.
Booker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Baby defends the submission attempt.
Baby is not content to let Booker control the position.
Booker prevents Baby from improving his position.
Booker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Booker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Booker misses with an uppercut
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Booker misses with a left hand
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Booker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Booker throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker throws a right hand that misses
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Booker misses with a takedown
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Booker shoots and misses
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Booker misses with a body shot
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Baby pulls Booker in close to his closed guard and prevents Booker from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Booker won't allow Baby to sweep him here.
Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booker lands a couple of elbows.
Booker passes Baby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baby is looking for a sweep. Booker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booker trying to control from half guard but Baby is working away. #SUB#
Booker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baby is just riding it out for now. Booker eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Booker wants to free his trapped foot but Baby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Booker moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Booker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Booker's guard! Nice work there by Baby!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Booker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baby's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Booker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Booker throws a right hand that misses
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
Booker tries for a takedown but Baby circles away easily
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker misses with a body shot
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##TD#
Booker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Booker lands a few punches from side control.
Baby tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Booker working for a guillotine from mount but Baby is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Booker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Booker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Booker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baby is avoiding damage well.
#T2##SUB#
Booker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baby, who protects the arm well.
Booker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Booker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Booker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Booker but great work by Baby.#T3#
Booker is trying to get back to half guard.
Baby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Booker has one of Baby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Booker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baby's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Booker moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Booker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baby throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Booker's body to avoid the submission. Booker has instead reached around Baby's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Booker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 22 - Booker v Bell
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell's corner calls for a 1-2. Bell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Booker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Booker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Booker is controlling him
Bell is in trouble now - Booker has advanced to mount!
Booker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Booker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Booker's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Booker lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Booker looking to finish Bell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bell!#SUB#
Booker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bell is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 17 - Baby v Booker
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Booker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Booker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Booker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Baby counter with a right hand. #T1#
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxwell Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker throws an off balance right hand
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby jabs at Booker's body.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a straight right hand.
Baby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Booker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baby counters with a right hand to the body.
Baby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Baby finds it's target.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Booker misses with a lunging right hand
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Baby finds it's target.
Baby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Booker momentarily.
Baby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bookers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Booker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Booker with a poor takedown
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booker shoots and misses
and Baby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booker thinking.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Baby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Booker tries for a takedown but Baby circles away easily
and Baby counters with a nice body shot.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Booker drives through with a takedown into Baby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Booker drops back looking for a leg! Baby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby manages to kick Booker off! Booker jumps back into Baby's guard.
Booker throws a big right hand that misses.
Baby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Booker on the side of the head.
Baby lands a jab.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
Baby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Booker.
Baby tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1##SUB2#
Booker wants to finish this one by submission but Baby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Booker.
Booker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Booker looking to finish with strikes here!
Booker looking to ground and pound but Baby is blocking nicely.
Baby is desperately trying to improve his position but Booker has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Booker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baby is surviving well by controlling Booker's body position as best he can.
Booker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Baby wants to control but Booker is having none of it.
The referee warns Baby that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Booker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've been hearing good reports from Baby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Booker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baby shrugs it off.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Booker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Baby has left one of his arms exposed and Booker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Baby screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker is the new featherweight champion!
Maxwell Booker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker with a poor takedown
and Mills counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booker.
Mills misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mills is adopting a defensive guard.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but Booker is proving a slippery customer.
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Booker drops back looking for a leg! Mills is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mills manages to kick Booker off! Booker jumps back into Mills's guard.
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Mills has his foot on Booker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booker works his way back into a safe position though.
Booker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booker.
Booker distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Booker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mills definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Mills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Booker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Booker scoring with some ground and pound.
Booker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Booker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Booker landing some decent shots from guard.
Booker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Booker distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mills working for a triangle but Booker defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mills trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker stands up over Mills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Mills has wrist control.
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Booker landing with the ground and pound.
Booker landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Mills is rocked!
Booker stays in close to Mills's body and controls the position.
Booker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
Mills seems to have got his legs back now.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Booker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mills's head.
Booker distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Mills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booker is in close to Mills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Booker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Booker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mills covers up, he's hurt! Booker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Booker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Booker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Booker!
A very excited looking Maxwell Booker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Carver clinches up with Booker and pushes him back against the cage.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Booker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carver lands with a left to the head.
Booker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Booker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Carver as the two fighters clinch.
Carver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carver scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Carver.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Carver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carver scores with a hook to the body.
Carver presses Booker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Carver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
Carver presses Booker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carver is leaning against Booker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Carver lands an elbow just above Booker 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
Booker takes a shot to the head.
Carver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carver scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Booker is rocked!
Carver lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Booker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carver creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Booker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Booker drops to his knees and Carver pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Carver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McConnell gets caught napping as Booker dives in and scores a takedown. McConnell manages to retain guard.
Booker throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McConnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Booker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McConnell pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
McConnell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is trying to keep Booker in close.
Booker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Booker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Booker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McConnell's head.#T1#
Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Booker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
McConnell is trying to hold Booker in close to prevent damage but Booker has managed to pass into half guard.
Booker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Booker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Booker wants to lay and pray for a moment but McConnell keeps working.
Booker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McConnell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McConnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Booker trying to control from half guard but McConnell is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Booker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though.
McConnell gets back to full guard.
Booker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Booker landing with the ground and pound.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booker landing with the ground and pound.
Booker cracks McConnell with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
McConnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Booker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Booker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McConnell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Booker working some strikes from top position.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
Booker slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McConnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McConnell wants to control but Booker is keeping busy.
#T4#
Booker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Booker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Booker is working away from the top position though.
Booker prevents McConnell from improving his position.
Booker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Booker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well.
Ground and pound from Booker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is not content to let Booker control the position.
McConnell regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McConnell tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range.
Booker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.#TD2#
Booker gets a double leg takedown into McConnell's guard.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McConnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
McConnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Booker landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
McConnell trying to control the position here.
Booker distracts McConnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
McConnell looking to control.
Booker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
McConnell trying to keep a closed guard but Booker is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
McConnell has his foot on Booker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booker works his way back into a safe position though.
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Booker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Booker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McConnell's head.
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Booker postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McConnell is really struggling to control Booker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Booker looking to pass the guard.
Maxwell Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
McConnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Booker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McConnell's half guard.
McConnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Booker postures up.
McConnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
McConnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.
Booker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
McConnell is trying to control Booker's posture but Booker avoids it. #SUB2#
Booker is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well.
McConnell is looking for a sweep.
Booker grinds an elbow into McConnell's temple.
Booker is looking to take a break and control but McConnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McConnell tries to bench press Booker off him but Booker keeps the position.
Booker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McConnell to see if he's OK.
Booker cracks McConnell with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4##SUB2#
Booker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McConnell is trying to control Booker's posture but Booker avoids it.
Booker working the ground and pound from side control.
Booker cracks McConnell with a big right hand but McConnell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McConnell is trying to improve his position.
Booker misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker tries to roll over but McConnell keeps him under control.
McConnell is thwarting Booker's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Booker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Booker is pushing down on McConnell's leg trying to pass to half guard. McConnell is fighting to maintain full guard but Booker has managed to sneak the leg through.
McConnell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Booker stands up over McConnell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Booker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Booker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Booker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McConnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Booker got a little sloppy there for a moment and McConnell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booker has managed to get both his arms back between McConnell's legs - danger averted.
McConnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McConnell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Booker is pushing down on McConnell's leg trying to pass to half guard. McConnell is fighting to maintain full guard but Booker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McConnell moves into full guard.
Booker chips away with some ground and pound.
Maxwell Booker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
McConnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Booker sitting in guard here, content to control.
McConnell looking to control.
Booker is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Booker looking to score a takedown here. McConnell is defending well but Booker drives through and ends up in McConnell's guard.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Booker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McConnell looking to control.
Booker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McConnell wants to clinch#TD2#
and Booker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McConnell!
Booker slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is trying to get back to half guard.
Booker just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Booker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Booker 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Tank dips to his left and cracks Booker with an uppercut!
Booker takes one to the chin there.
Tank throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Booker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Booker passes Tank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tank is looking to improve his position.
Tank flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Booker is trying to control the action in half guard but Tank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Booker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank wants to sweep here but Booker controlling him for the moment.
Booker wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Booker stands up over Tank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tank can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Booker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tank flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tank sees it coming and defends easily.
Tank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Tank is defending against the submission attempts here by Booker.
Tank is trying to stand back up but Booker is controlling him
Booker winds up and cracks Tank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Booker working Tank over with strikes. #SUB2#
Booker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Booker lands strikes from half guard.
Booker working over Tank with some ground and pound. Tank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Booker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Booker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tank flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Booker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tank throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Booker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Booker breaks from Tank's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker wants to control the pace but Tank is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Booker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tank is surviving well by controlling Booker's body position as best he can.
Booker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tank can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Booker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tank is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tank and Booker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Booker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Booker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Booker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Booker scoring with punches from side control.
Booker cracks Tank with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Booker scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Booker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Tank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Booker's best efforts.
Booker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Booker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tank is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
After winning the bout, Maxwell Booker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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