PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit comes to the cage accompanied by Herb Alpert - Street Life. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Herbstreit
vs
Booth

190 cm
28
217 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

191 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Booth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth works Herbstreit's body with a nice hook.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Herbstreit throws a body punch but Booth moves out of range.
Andy Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth misses with a body punch

and Herbstreit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booth.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit keeps control of Booth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booth.
Booth looks gassed!
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Herbstreit scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booths head.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booths head.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herbstreit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not.
Herbstreit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herbstreit lands a right hand.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit gets through Booth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
A nice left hand lands by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herbstreit scores with a shot to the side of Booth's head.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit cracks Booth with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit cracks Booth with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herbstreit lands a left hand.
Herbstreit lands a hook that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Booth's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Herbstreit jabs Booth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Booth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
Herbstreit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Booth avoids the body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Herbstreit scores with a body shot.
Herbstreit works Booth's body with a nice hook.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herbstreit moves away.
Herbstreit stalks Booth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Booth's face. Booth staggers backwards, shaken.
Herbstreit scores with a body shot.
Booth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbstreit cracks a nice hook into Booth's ribs.
Herbstreit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Booth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herbstreit just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit is looking to wear down Booth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Herbstreit jabs Booth to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herbstreit scores with a shot to the body.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
Herbstreit lands a jab to Booth's midsection.
Booth walks into a jab.
Booth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herbstreit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herbstreit lands a slapping body shot.
Booth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbstreit throws a shot to the body.
Herbstreit throws a sloppy body shot
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herbstreit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Herbstreit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herbstreit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herbstreit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herbstreit misses with the combination.
Booth throws a combination that misses

and Herbstreit counters by clinching up.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not.
Booth is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Booth's efforts to push away.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booth can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Herbstreit avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit lands a right hand.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Herbstreit.
Booth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with a shot to the side of Booth's head.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit is working Booth over against the cage.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herbstreit.
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!
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Herbstreit clinches with his opponent.
Booth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herbstreit has him pressed against the cage.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Booth backwards.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit pushes Booth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbstreit prevents Booth from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit gets through Booth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chad Herbstreit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Booth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Herbstreit.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit is working Booth over against the cage.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit scores with a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit cracks Booth with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit cracks Booth with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit lands with a light punch inside.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Booth's ribcage. Booth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit is working Booth over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Herbstreit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Booth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herbstreit has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booth.
Still in the clinch, Herbstreit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Booth takes a shot to the head.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Booth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
A short uppercut from Herbstreit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booth.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herbstreit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit is working Booth over against the cage.
Herbstreit works on Booth's body with a couple of short punches.
Booth takes a shot to the head.
Andy Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booth tries to break free but Herbstreit pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herbstreit is leaning against Booth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booth takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Herbstreit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herbstreit 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Herbstreit!