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Event:
Dynasty 37
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Booth missing with a left hand there. Aldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Aldridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldridge, right into the meat.
Booth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Booth swings for the body but Aldridge moves out of range.
Aldridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Booth works Aldridge's body with a nice hook.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Booth lands an overhand right.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldridge wants to counter with a clinch but Booth pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth sets himself, and Aldridge steps forward looking for the clinch! Booth avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Aldridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Booth. That did some damage!#CL#
Booth moves into the clinch.#T1#
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Aldridge tries to stall but Booth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldridge is defending well for now.
Aldridge blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldridge or not.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Booth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
Aldridge misses with a knee strike.
Booth misses with a knee strike.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldridge blocks an uppercut.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Aldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Booth tries to clinch there but Aldridge circles away.
#T2#
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth misses with an uppercut.
Booth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Aldridge scores with a head kick. Booth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
It looked like Booth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldridge.
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldridge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a series of punches but Booth avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldridge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booth with a hook.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth takes a swing at Aldridge's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevaughn Aldridge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Booth misses with an uppercut
and Aldridge counters with a series of strikes. Booth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Booth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldridge.
Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Booth is able to avoid easily.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booth avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Booth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldridge's sensitive parts.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Booth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Booth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Aldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booth.
Booth throws a right hand that Aldridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldridge also avoids with ease.
Aldridge lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Aldridge throws a head kick that Booth semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Booth is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth lands a jab to Aldridge's midsection.
Oh Booth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booth seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldridge looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Booth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldridge can pounce on him.
Booth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Booth tries to clinch but Aldridge moves out of range. #CL#
Booth moves into the clinch.
Aldridge blocks an uppercut.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Booth's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Booth.
Booth tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Aldridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth misses with some punches.
Aldridge trying to stall but Booth improves his position.
Booth tries a body shot but Aldridge blocks it.
Aldridge prevents a body shot from Booth.
Booth keeps control of Aldridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldridge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Booth blocks it with crossed arms.
Booth has Aldridge pressed against the ropes.
Booth blocks the elbow strike.
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Booth.
William Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Booth.
Booth misses with the head strike.
Booth working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevaughn Aldridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Booth'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Booth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kevaughn Aldridge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldridge delivers a nice body kick.
Booth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booth thumps Aldridge with a low kick.
Booth tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldridge shapes to counter with a head kick.
Booth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aldridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth is looking to clinch.
Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
Booth punishes Aldridge's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge lands with a slapping head kick.
Booth throws the left hand but Aldridge avoids the punch easily.
Booth avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Booth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldridge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldridge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Booth.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Booth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Booth thuds his right hand into Aldridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
William Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth throws a chopping leg kick but Aldridge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Booth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldridge blocks a jab.
Aldridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldridge has time to react.
Booth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
Aldridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldridge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth connects with a right hand. Aldridge shakes it off.
Aldridge moves away from the strike by Booth.
A nice combination there by Aldridge.
Booth stuns Aldridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldridge moves out of range of the leg kick from Booth.
Booth throws a front kick aimed at Aldridge's knee but Aldridge avoids it well.
Aldridge flicks out a counter leg kick but Booth steps away.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldridge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Booth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldridge throws a counter combo.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldridge manages to avoid it.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Aldridge saw that one coming.
Aldridge lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Booth throws out the jab.
Aldridge lands with a kick to the temple. Booth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 William Booth.
I think Aldridge 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 30
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bison throws a right and a left that Booth avoids nicely.
A big right from Booth misses.
Bison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Booth throws a right and a left that both miss.
William Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booth.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bison.
Bison misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Booth! But no joy.
Booth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bison looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booth tries to stall but Bison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bison wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Booth misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Booth defending well as Bison loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Booth clinches up against the ropes.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Bison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Bison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
A short right from Booth. #CUT2#
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.#BC#
Bison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Booth is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Booth misses
and Bison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bison slips a jab from Booth.
Bison throwing a counter right hand but Booth manages to avoid it.#T2#
Booth scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison throws a hook but Booth blocks it.
Bison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Booth.
Booth throws a sloppy body shot
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bison takes a swing at Booth's ribcage but misses.
Bison misses with the combination.
Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
Booth looks to land a left hand but Bison moved out of range nicely.
Booth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Booth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rog Bison'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#
Bison misses with a looping left.
Bison blocks a jab.
Bison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booth throws a right and a left that Bison avoids nicely.
Rog Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Bison ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Bison throws a poor cross that misses
and Booth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Booth looks to throw the jab but Bison is out of range.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Bison throws a big counter combination but Booth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rog Bison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bison blocks a jab.
Booth throws an overhand right that lands on Bison's shoulder, as Bison tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bison to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Booth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bison. #T1#
Bison looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bison counters with a straight right hand.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Booth throws a sloppy head kick and Bison moves out of range easily.
Bison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Bison blocks a leg kick.
Bison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bison throws a body punch but Booth moves out of range.
Booth tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Bison misses its target.
Bison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Booth has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Booth misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Bison breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Booth misses.
A quick step to the side and Bison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
Bison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bison looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth throws a poor cross that misses
and Bison counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Booth crashing to the mat! Booth is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Bison screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rog Bison!
After the fight, Rog Bison was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 27
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Booth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHalo.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booth connects with a jab.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Halo lands with a hook. Booth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Halo lands a front kick to the face, that drops Booth to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Booth.#T1#
Booth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halo.
Booth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.#CL2#
Halo takes the fight into the clinch.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Booth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Booth tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
Halo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Booth is breathing heavily.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo gets through Booth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Booth is blocking nicely.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Booth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halo avoids it.
Halo stalling in the clinch but Booth improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halo prevents a body shot from Booth.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booth.
Booth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Booth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Booth gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo sizes up Booth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Booth cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Crown Halo should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Booth lands a right hook to the body.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Booth misses with a hook.
Halo walks into a jab.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Booth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Booth misses the body punch
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booth looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth avoids the head kick by Halo.
Booth slips a straight right by Halo.
Booth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Good shot there by Booth.#T1#
Booth throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Booth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Halo landing knees to the body.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Booth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Booth is trying to stall.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Booth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the ropes.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Halo.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Halo lands an uppercut.
Booth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Booth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halo tries a knee to the head but Booth blocks it.
Booth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halo cracks Booth with a nice body shot.
Booth misses with a body punch.
Halo blocks a body shot from Booth.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Booth tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Booth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo blocks a leg kick.
Halo thinks about the counter body kick.
Booth tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Booth moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Halo pushes Booth up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Booth.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth misses with the head strike.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crown Halo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Booth misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo throws a series of punches but Booth avoids them all with ease.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth misses with a looping right.#T1#
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Booth needs to keep his hands up - Halo had a free shot at his head there.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Crown Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Booth slips under a jab.
Halo wants to clinch.
William Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Booth lands a nice shot that snaps Halo's head back.
Halo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Booth avoids the body shot from Halo.
#T2#
Booth scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo lands a leg kick that knocks Booth off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
An attempted straight right counter from Booth misses the target.
A big left from Booth misses.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo jabs Booth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Booth forces Halo back against the ropes and clinches.
Booth digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Booth's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crown Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crown Halo!
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Event:
Dynasty 29
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldridge, as that shot connected.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a lazy head kick
and Booth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Aldridge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Booth misses with a straight right.
Booth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Aldridge moves away and avoids it.
Booth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldridge lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Booth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Booth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aldridge scrambles back to his feet.
Booth throws a chopping leg kick but Aldridge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Booth scores with a jab to the body.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Aldridge moved out of range.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
Aldridge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Booth throws a hook but Aldridge avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Aldridge tenderised Booth's leg. Booth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Booth avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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.
Booth thuds a left hand into Aldridge's body.
Booth looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldridge is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth takes one to the chin there.
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.
Aldridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Aldridge ducks down to avoid it.
Aldridge is looking for a counter combo.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Booth.
Booth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aldridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Aldridge misses
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Aldridge down.
Booth avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldridge swinging wildly here.
Aldridge throws a lazy head kick
and Booth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 William Booth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth scores with a one two! Aldridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aldridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldridge throws a low kick but Booth moves out of range easily.
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldridge.
Booth blocks a head kick by Aldridge.
Booth blocks a head kick by Aldridge.
Booth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
Booth takes a swing at Aldridge's ribcage but misses.
Aldridge is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Booth.
Booth catches Aldridge napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Aldridge crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Booth raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Booth!
William Booth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 22
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldridge slips under a jab.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Aldridge moved out of range.
Aldridge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Booth's head.
Booth blocks the body kick.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Booth moves out of range of the body kick.
Aldridge slips a straight right by Booth.
Aldridge is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldridge manages to avoid it.
Aldridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldridge scores with a head kick. Booth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aldridge moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldridge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Booth gets a clinch.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldridge is defending well for now.#T1#
Aldridge blocking some punches.
Aldridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldridge tries to land a knee to the head but Booth blocks with his arms.
Aldridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth tries to stall but Aldridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldridge lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Aldridge.
Aldridge lands a knee to the body.
Booth looks winded!
A knee to the head by Aldridge.
Aldridge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Booth's defenses.
Aldridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Aldridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldridge misses with a double jab.
Booth feints a jab promting Aldridge to slip. Booth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aldridge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldridge throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Aldridge misses with a body kick.
Booth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Booth moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Booth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
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.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Aldridge scores with a nice body kick.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Aldridge ducks down to avoid it.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth throws a leg kick but Aldridge moved away.
Aldridge thuds his right hand into Booth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Aldridge throws out a head kick that Booth doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Booth crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Booth's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
That's time! Aldridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aldridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Booth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth moves in looking to clinch but Aldridge pushes him off.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Booth.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Aldridge saw that one coming.
Aldridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Aldridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldridge dodges the punch combination from Booth.
Aldridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth connects with a body shot.#T1#
Booth misses with a low kick.
Booth swings for the body but Aldridge moves out of range.
Aldridge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldridge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Booth.
Aldridge misses with a few strikes there.
Booth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Booth.
Booth missing with a left hand there. Aldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldridge cracks Booth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Aldridge misses with a body kick.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Aldridge saw that one coming.
Aldridge dodges the punch combination from Booth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kevaughn Aldridge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Aldridge.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Aldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Booth.
Aldridge slows down the pace here.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Aldridge avoids it by throwing Booth back against the ropes.
Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Booth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Booth throws out a loose jab but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Booth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Booth scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldridge should have avoided that one.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldridge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Booth avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aldridge.
A slow jab from Booth misses its intended target.
Booth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldridge's head backwards.
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!
Aldridge throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Booth lands with a hook. Aldridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Aldridge throws a nice looking combination but Booth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booth misses with a kick to the body.
Aldridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booth manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Aldridge closes the distance and pushes Booth back into the ropes.
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth managing to block the knees to the body from Aldridge.
Aldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Booth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Booth.
Booth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldridge.
Aldridge trying to control the position but instead, Booth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldridge into the ropes.
Booth crunches a lovely knee into Aldridge's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booth misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Aldridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Booth lands a jab to Aldridge's midsection.
Booth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Booth misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Aldridge counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Aldridge throws an elbow but misses.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldridge.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth misses with some punches.
Aldridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Booth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Booth has Aldridge pressed against the ropes, preventing Aldridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldridge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Aldridge is rocked!
Nice body punch from Booth - that landed with a thud.
Oh Aldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Aldridge blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Booth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Booth 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 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Kravac's head but Kravac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Booth lands a slapping body shot.
Booth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Booth rushes Kravac and presses him up against the ropes.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Booth pushes Kravac back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Booth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kravac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Booth to the mat. Booth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Booth trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Booth's 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.
Kravac stopping the sweep attempt from Booth.
Kravac won't allow Booth to get back to his feet.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravac trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Booth managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.
Booth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
Booth tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kravac advances to full mount.
Kravac lands a couple of good shots and Booth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for the choke from the back position but Booth is controlling his hands well.
Booth wants to get back to his feet.
Kravac is hanging on to Booth's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Kravac on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Booth is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kravac is punishing Booth with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Booth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kravac. #SUB2#
Booth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kravac's arms.
Booth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Booth tries to roll but Kravac sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kravac working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kravac has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kravac controlling well, preventing Booth from escaping the position.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac avoiding Booth 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a rear naked choke. Booth is not defending it well and Kravac has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Booth refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Booth's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Kravac!
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Event:
Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Booth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Booth misses the jab.
Verhoeven throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.
Booth lands with an uppercut that bounces Verhoeven off the ropes and back into range.
Booth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verhoeven to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Booth throws a leg kick which misses Verhoeven's front leg but catches the back leg as Verhoeven tries to avoid it.
Booth throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verhoeven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Booth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Booth scores with a jab.
Verhoeven tries to move into range but Booth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Verhoeven.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven digs a good hook to Booth's body.
Booth thows a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it #KD2#
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp one two that drops Booth! Verhoeven thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Booth to his feet! Booth is in big trouble!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verhoeven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Booth.
A countering left hand to the body from Verhoeven misses.
Verhoeven blocks a low kick nicely.
Verhoeven throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth throws a chopping leg kick but Verhoeven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.#T3#
Booth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verhoeven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Booth misses the target.
Booth backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Booth counters with a nice body kick.
Verhoeven misses with a wild combination.
Verhoeven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Booth misses with a leg kick.
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Booth looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Booth checks a leg kick nicely.
Verhoeven misses the body punch
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verhoeven thinking.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Booth lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth connects with a looping right hand.
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 William Booth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Booth throws a solid leg kick but Verhoeven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Booth.
Verhoeven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Booth. Booth obviously looking to wear him down.
Booth 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.
No joy there for Verhoeven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Booth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verhoeven fails to land with a series of punches.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Verhoeven tries to score with a low kick but Booth moves his leg out of the way.
Verhoeven slips a jab from Booth.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
William Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth swings for the body but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
William Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Verhoeven misses with a body punch
and Booth counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Booth.
#T2#
Verhoeven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Verhoeven.
Booth misses with a body kick.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Verhoeven.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Booth, right into the meat.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verhoeven lands a head kick. Booth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.#T3#
Booth cracks Verhoeven with a good jab.
Booth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Booth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Booth misses with a lunging right hand
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Booth.
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming.
Booth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Verhoeven saw that one coming.
Verhoeven tries a quick counter leg kick but Booth is wise to it.#T4#
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Verhoeven misses its intended target.
Booth looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Booth throws a jab but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.
Booth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Verhoeven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Booth misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhoeven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Booth misses with a shot to the body
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Verhoeven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verhoeven defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Verhoeven moves away and avoids it.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth connects with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Booth rather than just go for the knockout.
Verhoeven cracks the inside of Booth's front leg. #T1#
Verhoeven connects with a solid leg kick.
Booth misses the body punch
and Verhoeven counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Booth misses
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
Booth connects with a leg kick. Verhoeven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Booth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven lands with a hook. Booth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Booth dips to his left and cracks Verhoeven with an uppercut!#T2#
Verhoeven connects with a leg kick. Booth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booth moves out of range of the leg kick from Verhoeven.
A big left from Verhoeven misses.
As Verhoeven backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth scores with a nice strike.
Booth throws an off balance right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Booth avoids it.
Booth tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Booth walks into a left hand. #T3#
Booth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verhoeven tries to move into range but Booth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven lands a jab to Booth's midsection.
Booth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Booth misses with an uppercut.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Booth avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Booth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Booth moves out of range as Verhoeven strikes.
A leg kick checked by Verhoeven.
Booth scores with a sloppy right hand. Verhoeven should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jansen Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for William Booth!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for William Booth!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
William Booth wins by majority decision!
An out of breath William Booth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Booth at a distance.
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Booth's head.
Mayhem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Booth momentarily.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem tries to counter with a takedown but Booth is quick to defend against it.
Booth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Booth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Booth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Booth swings widly with a right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem checks the leg kick.
Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Mayhem clinches up with Booth and pushes him back against the ropes.
Booth tries to stall but Mayhem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Booth digs a right hand into Mayhem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayhem's gas tank.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mayhem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth throws a shot to the body.
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Mayhem throws a predictable looking body shot
and Booth counters with an outside leg kick.
Booth misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Mayhem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Booth's guard.
Booth is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booth can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mayhem is stalling in the full guard.
Booth is trying to keep Mayhem in close.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Booth working a defensive guard here.
Mayhem lands a couple of digs.
Mayhem won't allow Booth to sweep him here.
Booth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mayhem controls the pace.
Booth wants to improve his position but instead Mayhem has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Booth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booth wants to control but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Booth scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mayhem manages to mount him!
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.
Booth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Booth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mayhem raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Booth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayhem's calf.
Booth walks into a jab.
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Booth tests Mayhem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Booth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters with a right hand to the body.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Booth tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayhem is wise to it.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Booth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Booth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mayhem drives through and clinches with Booth against the ropes.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem can't get the takedown.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem. #TD#
Mayhem successfully pulls guard.
Booth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayhem is trying to keep Booth in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Booth wants to stand but Mayhem is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booth trying to control the position.
Mayhem trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booth is keeping the position for now.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Booth wants to stand and escape but Mayhem is having none of it. #T3#
Booth wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem postures up.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booth misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Booth. #T4#
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Booth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Booth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Booth circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looks like Mayhem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and Booth counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Booth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayhem at a distance.
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booth throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Booth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and Booth settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booth misses with the combination.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Booth.
#T1#
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayhem's head backwards.
Booth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Booth doesn't seem bothered though.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mayhem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Booth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayhem working away.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Booth is pushing Mayhem's head away, looking to escape. Mayhem manages to hold on to the position though.
Booth is looking to regain half guard here but Mayhem keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayhem taking a breather here.
Booth is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
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 looking for a sweep but Mayhem has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Booth is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action.
Booth is working to get back to half guard.
William Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth wants to try and get back to his feet.
Booth can't escape the position.
Mayhem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Booth tries to lock up and control but Mayhem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayhem looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayhem 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
Bryan Mayhem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Booth counters with a nice leg kick.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date throws out a loose jab but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Booth in a clinch.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Date's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Booth misses with some punches.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Booth blocks an uppercut.
Date digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Booth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Date.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.#BC2#
Booth breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Booth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Booth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Date misses with a hook.
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booth misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Date counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth lands a knee to the head.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a body punch.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
Booth connects with a knee to the head.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Booth gets an underhook and turns Date into the ropes.
Booth misses with a body punch.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Date.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Booth back against the ropes.
Booth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Date has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date lands a body punch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth lands a damaging elbow.
Booth blocking some punches.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth lands a good knee to the midsection. Date won't want to take too many of those.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Date is defending well for now.
Booth misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Booth slips a jab from Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Date.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date misses with a hook to the body
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Booth tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Date looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Booth throws a fast counter high kick but Date manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booth works the jab nicely.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Booth manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Date cracks Booth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Booth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Date finish him?
#ROC#
Booth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a few strikes there.
Booth is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date misses with a jab to the body
and Booth counters with a three punch combo that has Date backing up. Date nods at Booth to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Date.
Booth seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Date drops Booth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Booth looks back up at him and smiles so Date waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Booth.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Booth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Booth misses.
Booth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Booth slips under a jab from Date.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date looks to throw the jab but Booth is out of range.
Date misses with a body shot.
Booth walks into a jab.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
#T4#
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date checks the leg kick.#CL#
Date instigates a clinch.
Booth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Booth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Date.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth working aggressively here.
Booth misses with a knee strike.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Booth is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Booth has his back to the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Booth misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Booth tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date takes one to the chin there.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Booth unleashes a big counter combination but Date bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Booth cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Booth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Booth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date misses with a right hand
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Booth does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Booth's shoulder, as Booth tries to avoid the shot.
Lee Date is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date throws the left hand but Booth avoids the punch easily.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Date looks to land a right hand but Booth moved out of range.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Booth tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.#CL#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Booth into the ropes.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Date prevents Booth from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth misses with a knee to the head.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Booth controls the action.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Booth is working Date over against the ropes.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Booth tries a knee to the head but Date blocks it.
#BC2#
Booth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date falls off balance throwing a combination
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth dodges the punch combination from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date misses with a body shot.
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Booth.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date tests Booth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Booth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Booth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Date cracks Booth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Date misses.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Booth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Booth slips a straight right by Date.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Booth.
I think Booth 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
A relieved looking William Booth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Booth cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Booth tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Booth tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws out a counter right but Booth avoids it with no problem.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booth throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
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.
Booth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Date tries to clinch but Booth moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth slips a straight right by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Booth throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Booth scores with a nice right hand.
Booth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Booth takes one on the button.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Booth throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Booth pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booth finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
Date misses with a double jab.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date staying out of range there.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth scores with a head kick. Date tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Booth.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booth.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date misses with a hook.
Booth walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Booth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
A good leg kick by Booth.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date with a nice cross.#T4#
Nice jab there from Date.
Booth digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
Booth slips under a jab from Date.
Booth throws a front kick that sends Date stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Date.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Date down.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date catches Booth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date moves away from the strike by Booth.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Booth looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Booth throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
Date misses with an uppercut. Booth saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date dips to his left and cracks Booth with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Booth duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Date punishes Booth's body with a nice straight punch.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Date.
Booth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Date might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Booth defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booth.
#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Booth's head back.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date wants to clinch up but Booth keeps it at a distance.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Booth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Booth slips under a jab.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Booth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.
Booth takes one to the side of the head.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date lands an overhand right.
Booth throws a combination. Date tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Booth tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Booth. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Date lunges at Booth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booth's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Booth misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Booth is rocked!
Date misses the jab.
Oh Booth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Booth seems to have got his legs back now.
Booth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Date connects with a jab.
Booth swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Date's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date darts in trying to clinch
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Booth.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Booth swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Date misses with a hook
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Booth connects with a single shot there.
Date misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Booth finds it's target.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Booth ducks down to avoid it.
Booth misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Booth looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Booth staying out of range there.
As Date backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Booth moves out of range of the strikes.
Date throws a hook but Booth avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth misses with a combination
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Booth misses with a hook to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Booth is looking to counter punch.
Date staying out of range there.
Booth moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Date throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Booth throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
A big left from Date misses.
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date connects with the punch.
Booth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Date.
Booth lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booth doesn't seem phased though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Date! Booth is backing up but he can't get away as Date lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Booth and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Date!
Lee Date took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Booth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booth scores with a hook.
Booth digs a good hook to Bison's body.
Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Booth.#CUT#
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.
Booth takes one on the button.
Bison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Booth eats them both and turns towards Bison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Booth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth throws a front kick that sends Bison stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison looks to score with a jab to the body but Booth is just out of range.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bison.
Bison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Bison.
Bison lands with a shot to the body.
Booth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Booth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bison misses with a wild body shot.
Booth looks to land a left hand but Bison moved out of range nicely.
Bison ducks right into an uppercut from Booth.
Bison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Booth. #T2#
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Booth gets a clinch.
Bison has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bison tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the ropes.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but Bison blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Bison manages to break the clinch.
Bison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Booth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bison misses with the combination.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bison manages to avoid it.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Booth misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bison! But no joy.
Booth is looking to clinch but Bison is avoiding it.
Bison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Bison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bison.
Bison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bison moves out of range of the strikes.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bison moves away.
Bison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Booth. Bison shrugs it off though.
Booth misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Booth scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Booth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Bison throws a shot from downtown. Booth moves away and avoids it.
Booth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Booth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bison misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Booth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rog Bison will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Booth.
As Booth backs off Bison throws a huge counter combo but Booth manages to avoid it all.
Booth lands a nice looking body shot.
Rog Bison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth wants to clinch but Bison slips to the side
and Bison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Booth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bison misses with a straight left.
Bison connects with a body shot that sends Booth's belly button to the back.
Rog Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Booth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Booth lands with an overhand left.
Bison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bison misses with an uppercut
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Booth swings widly with a right hand
and Bison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Booth thuds a left hand into Bison's body.
Booth avoids a kick to the body.
Bison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Booth misses.
Booth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Bison.
Despite the aggression on Bison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Booth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bison counters with a nice uppercut.
Booth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Booth lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Booth misses.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Bison slips the punch.
Bison misses with a looping left.
Bison just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBooth.
Bison works Booth's body with a nice hook.
Bison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Booth slips a straight right by Bison.
Bison lands with an uppercut that bounces Booth off the ropes and back into range.#T3#
Bison misses with a hook to the body
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bison moves out of range of the body kick from Booth.
Bison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Booth with a body shot.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
Booth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Bison does no damage.
Jab from Booth.
Bison slips a straight right by Booth.
A countering left hand to the body from Bison misses.#CL#
Booth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth scores with a hook to the body.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Booth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bison's elbow.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Booth has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Booth tries to work over Bison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bison can't break the clinch.
Booth prevents Bison from breaking the clinch.
Booth misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Booth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bison can turn it around.
Bison wants to break free but Booth has control.
#BC2#
Bison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booth.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bison ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Booth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bison.#CL#
Booth rushes Bison and presses him up against the ropes.
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 William Booth will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Bison misses.
Booth throws a right hand that Bison ducks under and follows up with a left that Bison also avoids with ease.
A jab from Booth misses.
No joy there for Bison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booth is looking to clinch but Bison is avoiding it.
Booth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bison doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Booth misses.
Bison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Booth back to the ropes. Bison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bison misses with a double jab
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bison misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Booth.
Bison misses the jab.
Booth moves out of range as Bison strikes.
Bison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Booth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bison eats them both and turns towards Booth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Booth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth misses with a left hand
and Bison counters with a stiff right hand.
Booth throws a sloppy head kick and Bison moves out of range easily. #T2#
Booth with a hook.
Bison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Booth to score with a decent uppercut.
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!#CL#
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Bison manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Booth.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bison.
Bison scores with a shot to the body.
Booth throws the left hand but Bison avoids the punch easily.
Bison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Booth.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Bison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A big left from Bison misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Booth misses the target.
Booth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Booth slips under a jab from Bison.
Booth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Booth avoids the body shot from Bison.
Bison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Booth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Booth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bison misses with a looping right.
Bison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Booth to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Bison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Booth.
Booth scores with a head kick. Bison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Bison throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth looks for the body kick but Bison saw that one coming.
Booth lands with a nice body punch.
Bison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Booth connects with the punch.
Booth misses with a leg kick
and Bison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booth moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
During a confident post fight interview, William Booth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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#
Rottwel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Booth.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booth but Booth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rottwel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rottwel off to one side.
Booth connects with a looping right hand.
Booth lands with a straight right. Rottwel didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Rottwel fails with the takedown
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rottwel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rottwel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rottwel has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Booth.
Booth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Booth connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Rottwel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Rottwel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booth is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Booth shuts the power down on Rottwel. Lights out, game over! Booth is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Booth!
The defeated Igor Rottwel had this to say: 'Good fight of my opponent'.
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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:
Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Booth swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Booth, right into the meat.
Booth loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Booth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Booth.
Laine slips a jab from Booth.
Laine throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range.
Booth swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Laine tries to clinch up
and Booth counters with a big head kick but Laine shrugs it off.
Booth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Laine defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Booth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Booth.
Booth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Booth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Booth.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Laine is rocked!#CL2#
Laine clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Laine.
Laine stalling in the clinch but Booth improves position.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Laine is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth stalling.
Laine seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Booth pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards. #BC#
Booth breaks from the clinch.
Laine connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Laine has Booth up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booths head.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laine lands a nice uppercut.
Booth throws a big uppercut that drops Laine! More strikes from Booth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Laine lies dazed against the cage as Booth celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Booth!
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