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Published 17:16 22 Oct 2015 BST
Updated 17:16 22 Oct 2015 BST
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A negative reception from the Irish fans won't be the first time that a crowd has rooted against Smolka and the 9-1 flyweight is comfortable in that role.
"I've fought a bunch of times [in that situation]," Smolka admitted. "I fought in the Philippines when the crowd was chanting the other guy's name mid-fight, trying to will him out of my submissions. It's fine. It's fun."
The winner on Saturday night will likely be rewarded with a shot against a top fifteen opponent but only one man can stretch their winning streak to three when the octagon door closes. Smolka believes that he can be the first fighter to stop The Hooligan.
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