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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Van Thom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Thom has chosen Foo Fighters - Hero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Finn Van Thom has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finn Van Thom!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
and Van Thom counters with a shoot takedown. Booth fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Van Thom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Booth did well to prevent Van Thom getting side control.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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