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Event:
Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Thom throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Van Thom counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Thom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Van Thom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Van Thom.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Thom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Van Thom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thom is looking to stall here but Okah recovers full guard.
Okah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Thom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Van Thom is working Okah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okah has his hands on Van Thom's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Okah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okah is pulling down on Van Thom's head to control his posture.
Okah wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Thom throws an elbow that misses. Okah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Thom's guard. Nice move by Okah!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Thom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Thom is looking to stand up but Okah isn't so interested in that idea.
Okah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Okah looking to pass the guard.
Okah is pushing down on Van Thom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Thom is fighting to maintain full guard but Okah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Thom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Okah manages to mount him!
Van Thom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Okah.
Okah tries to control but Van Thom wriggling away. #T4#
Okah is looking to work his way around to Van Thom's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Okah wants to take Van Thom's back but he can't do it this time.
Okah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Thom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Okah tries to control but Van Thom wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Thom can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Thom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Thom fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Thom scores with a three punch combo!
Okah connects with a looping right hand.
Okah blocks the body kick.
Van Thom throws a lazy body kick
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Thom misses with a combination
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Thom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Okah 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!
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thom misses with a double jab.
Okah lands a jab to the nose.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Van Thom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Van Thom moves into the clinch.
Van Thom goes for a takedown attempt but Okah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Thom looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Van Thom tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah avoids the head kick by Van Thom.
An attempted straight right counter from Okah misses the target.
Van Thom misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Van Thom's torso.
Okah moves out of range as Van Thom strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Thom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah digs a good hook to Van Thom's body.
#T2#
Van Thom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Van Thom throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Thom throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Okah rushes Van Thom and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Thom prevents a body shot from Okah. #BC2#
Van Thom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Thom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Okah.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Okah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Van Thom's head back.
Van Thom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Thom throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Van Thom swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Van Thom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Thom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thom throws a combination that misses
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom scores with a one two! Okah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Thom throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
Van Thom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Van Thom.
Van Thom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Thom ducks right into an uppercut from Okah. #CUT#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thom moves away.
Van Thom is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Okah throwing a counter right hand but Van Thom manages to avoid it.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thom can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thom should have avoided that one.
Okah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okah duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah cracks a nice hook into Van Thom's ribs.
A jab from Van Thom does it's job there.
Van Thom stalks Okah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okah's face. Okah staggers backwards, shaken.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thom was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Van Thom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom works Okah's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Okah. No joy for Van Thom on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Thom's head.
Van Thom misses with a low kick.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thom swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A big right from Van Thom misses.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Thom.
Van Thom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okah.
Van Thom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Van Thom is rocked!
Okah drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Van Thom right on the button. Van Thom goes down! Okah follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Okah gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
After winning the bout, Ghazi Okah 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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Event:
Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Thom misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Booth.
Van Thom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that Booth avoids nicely.
Van Thom throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Thom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Thom throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.
Van Thom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Booth with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
Booth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Thom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Booth.
Booth scores with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Booth.
Van Thom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Booth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Thom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Booth. That one must have hurt.
Van Thom throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Van Thom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Booth cracks Van Thom with a good jab.
Van Thom tries to land a front kick but Booth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Booth as Van Thom shoots in.
Van Thom lands a jab to Booth's midsection.
Van Thom slips a jab from Booth.#T2#
Van Thom throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
Van Thom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finn Van Thom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Booth.
Booth throws a good cross that connects.
William Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Thom misses with a two punch combination.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Van Thom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Booth misses.
Van Thom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Thom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Thom misses with a head kick.
Van Thom throws a nice looking combination but Booth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Thom throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Thom takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Van Thom falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Booth counter with a right hand.
Booth is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Booth slips a jab and a cross from Van Thom.
Van Thom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Booth rather than just go for the knockout.
Booth throws a hook but Van Thom blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Booth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Thom throws a low kick, looking for Booth's leg but Booth calmly moves out of range.
Van Thom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Van Thom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booth connects with a body shot that sends Van Thom's belly button to the back.
Van Thom misses with a kick to the body.
Van Thom walks into a stiff left hand from Booth.
Booth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Van Thom.
Booth 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.
#T4#
Booth checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Thom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom scores with a three punch combo!
Booth connects with a nice looking jab.
Booth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Van Thom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Booth throws the left hand but Van Thom avoids the punch easily.
Booth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Thom's head.
Booth thuds his right hand into Van Thom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Booth misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Van Thom counters with a shoot takedown. Booth fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Booth has his feet on Van Thom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Thom connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Thom.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Booth misses with a hook.
A jab from Van Thom finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
Van Thom jabs Booth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Thom throws a wild body kick that Booth sees coming a mile off.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Van Thom saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Thom needs to keep his hands up - Booth had a free shot at his head there.
Van Thom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Booth scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Van Thom fails to land with a series of punches.
Booth throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thom moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Thom misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Booth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Thom misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Thom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Thom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Thom walks into a left hand.
Van Thom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Booth misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Van Thom.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thom moves away.
Booth throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Thom.
And Van Thom tries to counter it with a takedown but Booth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Thom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booth throws a lazy right hand but Van Thom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Booth looks to land a combination but Van Thom avoids it well.
Van Thom fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Booth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Van Thom.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Van Thom moved out of range.
Van Thom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.#T3#
Van Thom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Thom.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Booth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Booth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Thom just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Booth catches Van Thom right on the button with a cross.
Van Thom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Thom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Booth cracks Van Thom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Thom throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Van Thom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Booth did well to prevent Van Thom getting side control.#ES#
Booth pushes Van Thom off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Thom misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Van Thom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Thom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Booth, right into the meat.
Booth scores with a nice head shot.
Booth misses with a hook.
Van Thom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Thom somewhat.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom misses with a body shot.
Van Thom tries to close the distance and clinch but Booth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Thom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Booth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Booth throws a jab when Van Thom was well out of range.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth throws a lazy right hand but Van Thom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Van Thom.
Booth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Thom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thom is looking to clinch.
Van Thom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Booth defends it well.
Van Thom needs to keep his hands up - Booth had a free shot at his head there.
Van Thom throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Van Thom. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Booth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Booth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Thom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Booth with a hook.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Thom clobbers Booth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Thom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Van Thom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Van Thom tries to get set, Booth tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Thom manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Booth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Booth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Thom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Thom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
Van Thom throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Thom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Thom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Van Thom counters with a body kick.
Booth looks to throw the jab but Van Thom is out of range. #T3#
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Booth takes a swing at Van Thom's ribcage but misses.
Van Thom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Booth scores with the left hand. Van Thom knows he should have avoided that one.
William Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Booth coming out on top.
Booth thuds a left hand into Van Thom's body.
Booth lands an overhand right.
Booth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thom. Booth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Booth leaves Van Thom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Van Thom misses the jab.
Van Thom works Booth's body with a nice hook.
Van Thom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Booth thuds his right hand into Van Thom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom tries to counter with a clinch but Booth shakes him off and moves away.
Van Thom throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
Van Thom throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Thom eats them both and turns towards Booth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
Van Thom throws an off balance right hand
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Booth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
Our winner, William Booth, 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:
Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Van Thom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date slips a jab from Van Thom.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Thom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
Van Thom lands with a hook. Date tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Van Thom misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
Van Thom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
#T1#
Van Thom tries to bum rush Date with a series of wild strikes but Date uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Thom shoots in but no luck this time.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but Van Thom shakes him off and moves away.
Van Thom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
Van Thom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Thom tries for a takedown but Date sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Van Thom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Thom lands a jab-cross combination.
Date works the jab nicely.
Van Thom lands an overhand right.
Van Thom tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date wants to counter the offense by Van Thom and move into the clinch position.
Finn Van Thom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Van Thom shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Thom. Van Thom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses.
Date has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Thom lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Van Thom on that attempt.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Thom wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Van Thom in a clinch.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the ropes.
Date pushes Van Thom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Date keeps control of Van Thom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Thom blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Van Thom is looking to break free of the clinch but Date has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Thom.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Thom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Thom up against the ropes.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Van Thom has clasped his hands together around Date's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Date's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Thom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Van Thom trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Van Thom just content to control the position.
Date sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Thom wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date lands a jab to Van Thom's midsection.
Van Thom connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Van Thom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Thom throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Thom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Thom tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Thom circles away.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Thom backwards.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Thoms head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #TD#
Van Thom manages to pull guard.
Date engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Thom keeping full guard, as Date tries to pass. #T2#
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Thom wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Van Thom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Van Thom wants to stand and escape but Date is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Thom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Thom is looking for a counter combo.
Date misses with a double jab.
Van Thom wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Van Thom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date dodges the punch combination from Van Thom.
Van Thom ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Van Thom misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thom misses the body punch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Van Thom moves out of range as Date strikes.
Van Thom throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Van Thom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thom misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Thom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Thom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Thom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Van Thom falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Date counters by clinching up.
Date misses with some punches.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Date gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Date taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #BC#
Van Thom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Van Thom lands with an uppercut that bounces Date off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thom - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thom. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Thom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Date blocks the leg kick.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finn Van Thom is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thom throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Thom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Van Thom.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thom throws a leg kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Finn Van Thom's cut is getting worse.
Van Thom walks into a left hand. #T2#
Donk. Van Thom catches Date right on the button with a cross.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Van Thom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Thom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Van Thom stands up and beckons Date to join him on the feet.
Van Thom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Date gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Van Thom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Date working a defensive guard here.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully.
Van Thom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Thom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Thom stopping the sweep attempt from Date.
Van Thom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Date keeping moving, preventing Van Thom from controlling successfully. #T4##SU#
Date is working an open guard so Van Thom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Thom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Thom misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Date connects with a jab.
Date moves out of range as Van Thom throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Date.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thom looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Van Thom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Thom motions for Date to come forward. Van Thom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finn Van Thom.
I think Date 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Van Thom!
In his post fight interview, Finn Van Thom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Lee Date was interviewed post fight and said 'I just hope you destroy that fake champion...'.
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Event:
B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Thom lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Thom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Van Thom misses its intended target.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Thom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Thom.
As Booth looks to move away, Van Thom throws a big counter combo but Booth just gets out of the way.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Van Thom feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses
and Booth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom throws a right and a left that Booth avoids nicely.
Van Thom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Booth's head.
Booth blocks the body kick.
Van Thom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Van Thom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Booth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Thom tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
#T1#
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Booth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Van Thom lands a body shot.
Van Thom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Van Thom.
A shot to the body from Booth misses
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Van Thom's head but Van Thom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Van Thom saw that one coming.
Booth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Thom looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming. #T2#
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Booth throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Van Thom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Booth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Booth blocks the leg kick.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Van Thom ducks down to avoid it.
Booth throws a body punch but Van Thom moves out of range.
Booth misses with a left hand
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Van Thom.
Van Thom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Booth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Thom's calf.
A right-left combo lands from Booth.
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Booth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Van Thom instigates a clinch. #T3#
Booth prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Booth.
Van Thom blocking some punches.
Van Thom blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth pushes Van Thom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Thom is trying to break the clinch but Booth has him pressed against the ropes.
Booth taking a breather.
Van Thom tries to throw a body punch but Booth avoids it by throwing Van Thom back against the ropes.
Booth blocks a body shot from Van Thom.
Booth misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Thom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth tries to work over Van Thom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Thom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Van Thom gets control of Booth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Thom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Booth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Thom wants to get back to his feet but Booth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Booth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Thom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booth prevents Van Thom from getting back to his feet.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Thom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom is looking to stand up but Booth isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Booth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Van Thom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Thom throws a front kick aimed at Booth's knee but Booth avoids it well.
A big left from Booth misses.
Booth missing with a left hand there. Van Thom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Van Thom down.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a low kick, looking for Booth's leg but Booth calmly moves out of range.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thom.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thom.
Van Thom tries to land a leg kick but Booth saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a jab when Van Thom was well out of range.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Van Thom moved out of range.
Booth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Van Thom is looking to score with low kicks.
Booth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Van Thom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Thom misses with a head kick.
Booth is looking to slow Van Thom down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Booth.
Booth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Booth blocks the low kick.
William Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thom.
Booth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Van Thom. Beautiful body shot.
Booth lands a front kick.
Van Thom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Booth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Booth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Thom throws a push kick but Booth slaps the foot to one side.
Booth lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Thom's head.
Van Thom lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom is looking to wear down Booth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Thom, as that shot connected.
Booth connects with a leg kick. Van Thom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Booth catches Van Thom right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Booth throws a hook but Van Thom avoids it easily.
Van Thom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booth misses with a head kick.
A jab from Van Thom finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booth. Van Thom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Thom misses with a low kick as Booth jumps back.
Booth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Thom looks to throw a body kick
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Thom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Booth lands but Van Thom takes it in his stride.
Van Thom lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Thom misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws out a loose jab but Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Van Thom. Those never looked like landing.
Booth connects with a body shot that sends Van Thom's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Van Thom misses.
Van Thom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Thom.
Van Thom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
William Booth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Van Thom ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Van Thom drives through with a takedown into Booth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Booth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Booth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Thom avoids the head kick by Booth.
Van Thom looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming.
Van Thom throws a low kick but Booth moves out of range easily.
Booth throws out a counter right but Van Thom avoids it with no problem.
Booth with a hook.
Booth delivers a nice body kick.
Booth misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Thom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Thom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Booth misses.
Van Thom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Booth moves out of range of the body kick from Van Thom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Booth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Booth.
Van Thom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Van Thom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth scores with a hook to the body. Van Thom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Thom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Thom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Booth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Van Thom. Those never looked like landing.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booth sprawls and moves away.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
A swing and a miss from Van Thom.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
Van Thom misses with an uppercut.
Booth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thom moves away.
Van Thom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Booth misses with a head kick.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Van Thom lands with a nice body punch.
Van Thom just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth with a hook.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Van Thom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Booth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Booth uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Thom manages to avoid it.
Van Thom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Thom.
William Booth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Thom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Thom has his takedown stuffed
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Thom swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Van Thom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Thom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Booth lands with a nice body kick.
Van Thom scores with a body shot.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Van Thom moves away and avoids it.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Thom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth feints a counter leg kick.
Van Thom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Thom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booth manages to circle out of the way.
Van Thom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Thom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Booth pinned against the ropes. Booth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Thom throws a chopping leg kick but Booth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Booth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Thom with a body shot.
Van Thom shoots in and drives through. Booth sprawls well.
Booth feints a counter leg kick.
Booth throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Booth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Booth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Thom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Thom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Van Thom's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thom should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Davis misses with a combination
and Van Thom counters with a solid body kick.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Thom counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Van Thom to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Van Thom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Thom content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Van Thom is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Thom looks to land a strike but Davis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Van Thom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Thom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Thom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Thom's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Van Thom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van Thom wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it. #T2#
Van Thom is looking to stand back up but Davis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Van Thom.
Van Thom tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Van Thom is concentrating on defense, preventing Davis from advancing position.
Davis prevents Van Thom from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Van Thom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Van Thom biding his time, controlling Davis. #SUB#
Van Thom tightening his grip on Davis, looking for the choke. #T3#
Van Thom lands punches and elbows.
Van Thom thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Van Thom is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Van Thom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Van Thom gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Van Thom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Van Thom apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T4#
Davis connects with a jab.#TD#
Van Thom 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.
Van Thom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Thom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Thom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Thom trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Van Thom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Thom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cyrhuz Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thom - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thom. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Van Thom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Thom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Van Thom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Thom digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Van Thom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Thom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Thom scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis wants to clinch up but Van Thom keeps it at a distance.
Van Thom throws a big counter combination but Davis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Thom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Thom looks to land a combination. Davis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Davis scores with a one two! Van Thom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Thom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Van Thom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thom tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Thom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thom.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
Van Thom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Thom lands a nice looking body kick.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Van Thom lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Van Thom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Van Thom cracks Davis's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Davis slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Van Thom can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finn Van Thom!
Finn Van Thom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BKF THE DAMNED
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Perry is looking to clinch.
Van Thom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perry scores with a head kick. Van Thom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Van Thom pushes him off.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely. #TD#
Van Thom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Perry is trying to maintain the position but Van Thom is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Van Thom is trying to work for a kimura but Perry is defending well.
Van Thom is nestled in close to Perry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Thom content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Van Thom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perry's head.
Van Thom content to control rather than advance.
Van Thom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Thom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Thom is pressing down on Perry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perry is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Thom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Thom works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry tries to buck Van Thom off but Van Thom is having none of it.
Van Thom is putting a hurting on Perry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Van Thom cracks Perry with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Perry is rocked!
Van Thom cracks Perry with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Van Thom immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Perry is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Van Thom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Van Thom!
Finn Van Thom 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Thom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
De La Fuente gets a clinch.
De La Fuente misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Thom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
De La Fuente fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Thom on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Fuente. Van Thom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Fuente is looking to clinch but Van Thom is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thom. De La Fuente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Thom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De La Fuente to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Thom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Fuente.
De La Fuente lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Fuente misses the shot to the body.
Van Thom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
Van Thom ducks under a wild hook from De La Fuente.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Fuente misses the target.
De La Fuente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Nice jab there from De La Fuente.
De La Fuente throws a body punch but Van Thom moves out of range.
De La Fuente looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Thom is just out of range.
A jab from De La Fuente finds it's way through Van Thom's defenses.
Van Thom misses with an uppercut.
Cristobal De La Fuente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Fuente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Fuente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Thom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Fuente.
Van Thom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De La Fuente let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Van Thom.
De La Fuente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Thom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De La Fuente getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Van Thom. Those never looked like landing.
Van Thom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Fuente.
De La Fuente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Fuente throws a hook but Van Thom avoids it easily.
Cristobal De La Fuente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De La Fuente finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Thom's head. #T2##TD#
Van Thom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Thom is trying to control the action in half guard but De La Fuente is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Thom not doing much here.
De La Fuente is looking for a sweep. Van Thom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Thom controlling the action here.
Van Thom missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Van Thom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Thom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De La Fuente does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De La Fuente really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Thom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Thom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Thom wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Fuente keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Thom in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Thom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Thom trying to control the action but De La Fuente is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Van Thom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De La Fuente tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Thom is in De La Fuente's guard.#T4#
Van Thom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Thom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Van Thom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De La Fuente is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De La Fuente has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De La Fuente tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Thom is retaining full guard.
Van Thom wants to sweep here but De La Fuente controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Van Thom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Fuente gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristobal De La Fuente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
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.
#R2#
Van Thom scores with a push kick.
De La Fuente throws out a loose jab but Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Fuente lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Thom off the cage and back into range.
Van Thom ducks under a wild hook from De La Fuente.
De La Fuente moves out of range of the body kick from Van Thom.
Van Thom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Fuente.
Van Thom feinted with a counter takedown.
De La Fuente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Thom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Fuente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Thom.#CL#
Van Thom instigates a clinch.
De La Fuente stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De La Fuente misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Thom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Van Thom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Thom is looking to wear down De La Fuente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Van Thom scores with a crisp jab that stopped De La Fuente in his tracks.
De La Fuente misses with a hook. Van Thom ducked under it nicely.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Fuente throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Thom counters with a left and a right that stings De La Fuente.
De La Fuente scores with a jab. Van Thom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De La Fuente misses with an uppercut.
De La Fuente works Van Thom's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Van Thom gets tackled into the cage by De La Fuente. De La Fuente maintains the clinch.
De La Fuente working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
De La Fuente is fighting off a takedown attempt but Van Thom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De La Fuente to the mat. De La Fuente regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Thom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De La Fuente works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Thom slips nicely into half guard.
Van Thom trying to control from half guard but De La Fuente is working away.
De La Fuente on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Van Thom stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Van Thom misses with a looping right.
De La Fuente tests Van Thom's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Finn Van Thom's cut is getting worse.
De La Fuente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Thom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Van Thom forces De La Fuente back against the cage and clinches.
Van Thom is trying to push De La Fuente away but De La Fuente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De La Fuente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
De La Fuente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Fuente fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Fuente cracks a nice hook into Van Thom's ribs.
Van Thom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Thom throws a push kick but De La Fuente slaps the foot to one side.
Van Thom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De La Fuente stuns Van Thom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Van Thom cracks a nice hook into De La Fuente's ribs.#TD#
Van Thom looking to score a takedown here. De La Fuente is defending well but Van Thom drives through and ends up in De La Fuente's guard.
Van Thom trying to control but De La Fuente is working from the bottom.
De La Fuente avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Thom scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Van Thom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Thom cracks the inside of De La Fuente's front leg.
Van Thom misses with a head kick.
De La Fuente misses with an uppercut.
De La Fuente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Thom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De La Fuente stuns Van Thom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Thom lands a high kick!
#CL#
Van Thom clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Fuente scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on De La Fuente's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Thom is trying to drag De La Fuente to the mat but De La Fuente just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Thom is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
De La Fuente breaks the clinch.
Van Thom keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Thom misses with a few strikes there.
Van Thom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De La Fuente moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Thom.
De La Fuente throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Fuente fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Fuente digs a good body shot into Van Thom's ribs.
De La Fuente doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Thom circles away.
#CL2#
Van Thom tries to keep at a distance but De La Fuente has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finn Van Thom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Thom misses with a double jab.
De La Fuente doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Thom circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Fuente cracks a nice hook into Van Thom's ribs.#TD#
Van Thom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Thom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Thom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Van Thom is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom is trying to control. De La Fuente wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Van Thom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Van Thom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De La Fuente trying to control but Van Thom postures up.
De La Fuente blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Thom.
Van Thom is looking to stall here but De La Fuente recovers full guard.
Van Thom trying to control but De La Fuente is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De La Fuente preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Thom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Thom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Thom 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.
Van Thom 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.#T3##SUB#
Van Thom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Thom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De La Fuente's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Thom wants to control but De La Fuente is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Van Thom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Thom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Thom in side control, throwing shots but De La Fuente defends. #SUB#
Van Thom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De La Fuente has escaped the position, nice work there.
Finn Van Thom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Thom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De La Fuente is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that De La Fuente avoids nicely.
De La Fuente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from De La Fuente finds it's way through Van Thom's defenses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Thom moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Fuente. Van Thom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Fuente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Van Thom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Thom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Van Thom!
Finn Van Thom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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