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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grafas LT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DOnovan Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grafas LT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DOnovan Booker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LT has his takedown stuffed
and Booker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LT has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
LT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LT pushes Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
LT misses with a body punch.
LT wants to take the fight to the mat but Booker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Booker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LT uses from the top position.
Booker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LT throws a big right hand that misses.
LT stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LT won't allow Booker to get back to his feet.
Booker is trying to keep LT in close.
LT knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Booker on the ground.
LT trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LT shoots in for a double leg but Booker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grafas LT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LT shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booker but Booker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker moves into the clinch.
LT is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Booker is defending well.
LT working Booker over with knees to the body.
Booker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LT looking to stall.
LT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Booker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LT is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LT takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booker tries to stand but LT is controlling his head.
Booker is looking to take a break and control but LT is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LT wants to control but Booker postures up.
LT tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Booker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LT manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LT tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it.
LT prevents Booker from improving his position.
Booker trying to control but LT postures up.
Booker works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Booker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LT manages to get himself to full guard.
Booker wants to stand but LT has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LT working for a triangle but Booker defends it easily.
LT is breathing heavily.
Booker wanted to stand there but LT had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DOnovan Booker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
LT shoots in for a takedown but Booker shows good takedown defense.
LT dives in and scores a takedown into Booker's guard.
LT preventing the sweep.
LT trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LT preventing the sweep.
Booker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LT is trying to get back to full guard.
LT trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
LT trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Booker manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker looking to control but LT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Booker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LT has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Booker controlling his opponent.
LT tries to lock up and control but Booker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LT is looking to improve his position but Booker isn't that keen on the idea.
Booker looking to control but LT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Booker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LT really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LT is looking to get to half guard.
Booker looking to control but LT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker moves to back control.
Booker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
LT staying busy and making it hard for Booker to control.
Booker tightening his grip on LT, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy LT right now.
Booker looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker wants to control but LT is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LT tries to break free.
LT showing good submission defense here.
LT tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LT just trying to survive but Booker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DOnovan Booker 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. This is the final round!
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booker goes for a double leg but LT avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LT continues to drive forward.
A nice right hand lands inside from LT.
LT slowing the pace effectively.
Booker breaks the clinch.
LT shoots in for a double leg but Booker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Booker misses.
Booker closes the distance and clinches.
Booker is looking to break free of the clinch but LT has double underhooks.
LT is working for takedown but Booker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grafas LT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker pulls guard successfully.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Booker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booker looking for a guillotine here but LT defends easily.
Booker throws his legs up looking for a submission but LT uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LT trying to control the position but Booker is working away.
Booker is looking to regain half guard here but LT keeps moving and retains side control.
LT is staying tight to Booker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Booker struggling a bit here.
Booker is not content to let LT control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Booker seems a little lost for a moment, as LT dominates the positioning.
LT working the strikes but Booker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Booker is looking for a sweep. LT is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LT looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grafas LT wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Booker shoots in but no luck this time.
Grafas LT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LT clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LT is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Booker is defending well.
LT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LT clinches up with Booker and pushes him back against the cage.
LT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LT has his takedown stuffed
and Booker counters with a single leg into guard. LT didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker trying to control but LT is working from the bottom.
LT is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LT's guard.
Grafas LT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DOnovan Booker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Booker is nestled in close to LT, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
DOnovan 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DOnovan Booker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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