PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Booth (ranked 4074 p4p, 407 weight class) and Huncho Jack (ranked 4068 p4p, 406 weight class). Booth comes to the cage accompanied by Upchurch - Come and Get It. Jack has chosen Undefeated- A Boogie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Booth
vs
Jack

189 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huncho Jack!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Booth misses with the combination.
Booth swinging wildly here.

Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth lands a right hand.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth lands a nice uppercut.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Booth.
Booth fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack blocks an elbow strike from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Booth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jack up against the cage.
Booth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack letting Booth take a breather here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack is trying to break free.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Booth moves into the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Booth avoiding damage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack looks winded!
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.
Booth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth stalling in the clinch.

Booth successfully pulls guard.

Jack stands up and waves to Booth to follow him.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.

Booth closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Booth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.

Booth pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jack stands up from Booth's guard - Jack perhaps looking for a knockout.
Booth tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.

Jack breaks from the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Booth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Booth throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booth is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Booth misses with a double jab.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Booth under the eye.
Huncho Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Booth works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Booth.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Booth forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack gets underhooks to prevent Booth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.

Booth jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jack gets to his feet. Booth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booth moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
John Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Booth will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Booth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Booth closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth slows down the pace here.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth throws an elbow that misses.
John Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Booth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Booth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jack's brow.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack tries a body shot but Booth blocks it.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth can't get the takedown.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booth lands a body shot.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
Booth lands a right hand.
Huncho Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Booth!
In his post fight interview, John Booth gave a big smile as he said 'Since my loss against Max Price, I've gained an insatiable hunger to achieve excellence. I thank my rival for that. We will meet again and score another Fight of the Night award. However, I will be victorious in our rematch. '.