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Event:
Gladius #23
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Booth moves away from the strike by Tessin. Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A punch lands to the side of Tessin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT# It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut. Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tessin throws an off balance right hand
and Booth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Booth blocks a jab.#TD2# Tessin dives in and scores a takedown into Booth's guard. Tessin wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving. Tessin stops Booth from standing up. Booth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Booth keeping full guard, as Tessin tries to pass. Tessin is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Tessin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Tessin trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom. #T1# Booth keeping full guard, as Tessin tries to pass. #SUB2# Tessin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tessin trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Booth's guard. Tessin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Booth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Tessin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Tessin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Booth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tessin, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2# Tessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booth defends well.#SUB2# Tessin is looking for a triangle but Booth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Tessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Tessin is looking for a triangle but Booth pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2# Tessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booth defends it easily.#SUB2# Tessin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Booth frees his head nicely. Oh but Tessin has switched to an armbar! Booth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Randy Tessin!
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Event:
Gladius #19
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Booth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Booth. Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Booth clinches up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booths head. Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Booth prevents a body shot from Parker. #BC2# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker throws a nice outside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.#CL# Booth rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Booth lands with a light punch inside. Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks. Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment. Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Booth lands with a left to the head. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Booth lands a right hand. Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head. Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth lands with a light punch inside. Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not. A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Booth cracks Parker with a nice body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Booth.
Parker tries a body shot but Booth blocks it.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Booth clinches up against the cage. Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Booth lands an uppercut. Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Booth just leaning against Parker, taking a breather. Parker blocks an elbow strike from Booth.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position. Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Booth gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Booth. #BC2# Parker breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Booth has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Booth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
#TD# Booth decides to pull guard. #SUB# Booth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.#ES# Booth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##CL# Booth pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch. Booth lands with a right to the head. Booth looking for a takedown. Parker tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position. Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Booth has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land. Booth goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Parker gets tackled into the cage by Booth. Booth maintains the clinch. #T4# Parker takes a shot to the head. Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks. Booth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Booth lands with a right to the head. Parker tries to work over Booth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Booth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.#BC2# Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Booth forces Parker back against the cage and clinches. Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Booth controls his hands.
Booth lands a right hand. Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Booth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Booth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away. Booth prevents Parker from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Booth moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him. Parker is trying to break the clinch but Booth has him pressed against the cage. Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage. Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Booth tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position. Parker is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position. Parker tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage. Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker takes a shot to the head. Parker gets underhooks to prevent Booth's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Parker is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Booth lands a body shot. Parker is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Good body shot from Booth.
#T1# Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head. Booth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it. Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short left from Booth. Parker is trying to break the clinch but Booth has him pressed against the cage. Parker wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside. Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booth misses with an elbow strike.
Parker tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage. Booth blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. John Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parker tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage. Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Booth has clasped his hands together around Parker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Parker bucks up and tries to throw Booth off but instead Booth has got his back! Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Parker is breathing heavily. A bit of a pause in the action here. Booth controlling the positon. Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?#T3# John Booth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Parker wants to get back to his feet. Booth controlling from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Booth.
Parker wants to break free but Booth has control.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker is trying to break free. Parker is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position. With the fighters up against the cage, Booth throws an elbow but misses. Parker is trying to break free. Parker is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker scores a nice knee to the body.
Booth taking a breather. Parker tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Booth controls the action.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Booth leaning his opponent against the cage. Booth digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank. Booth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away. A short right from Booth. Booth blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Booth.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head. Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Booth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booth or not. Booth trying to land knees to the body.
Booth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Booth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. John Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL# Booth drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow. #BC2# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parker misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Booth rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Parker lands with a light punch inside. Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Parker misses with a body punch.
Booth misses with an elbow strike.
Parker tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage. Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #T3# Parker is trying to break the clinch but Booth has him pressed against the cage. Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Booth. Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Booth pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Parker tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage. Booth looks to throw an elbow but misses. Parker avoids the elbow strike from Booth, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth takes a shot to the head. Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Booth prevents Parker from breaking the clinch. Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker is trying to break free. Parker is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Parker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Parker is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position. Booth is looking to take this one to the mat. Parker scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Parker has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment. Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks. Booth cracks Parker with a nice body shot. Parker is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position. Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Booth lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. #ROC# Parker is rocked! Booth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Booth is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Booth.
Kelvin Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Booth! John Booth took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Gladius #12
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# 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.
#CL# 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. #T1# 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.
#T2# 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.#T3# 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.#BC2# 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.
#CL# 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.#T4# 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.
#TD# Booth successfully pulls guard.
#SU2# Jack stands up and waves to Booth to follow him. Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.
#CL# 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. #R2##CL# 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. #TD# Booth pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SU2# 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. #CL# 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.#BC2# 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.#T2# 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.
#T3##CL# 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. #TD# Booth jumps guard.
#T4# 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.#SU2# 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! #R3##CL# 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.
#T1# 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.#T2# 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. #T3# 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. #T4# 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. '.
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Event:
Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Booth closes the distance and clinches. A short uppercut from Booth. Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Booth lands a shot to the body. Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut. Booth has Ray pushed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. Booth lands an uppercut. Ray throws a head punch that misses. Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow. Ray blocks an uppercut.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike. 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! A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land. Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth lands a shoulder strike. Booth blocking some punches.
Booth controlling the action here for a moment.
Booth throws a head punch that misses. Ray misses with the head strike.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards. Booth lands a left hand.
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage. Ray is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him. Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Booth is struggling to control the position.#T2# Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth. Ray tries to throw a body punch but Booth avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Booth lands a left hand.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside. Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards. #ROC# Ray is rocked! Booth lands a shoulder strike. Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him? Ray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth pushes Ray against the cage. Booth is working some dirty boxing. Booth pushes off with a quick right hook! Ray goes down! Ray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Booth moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Booth! John Booth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Level Up! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Gladius #2
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Price scores with a decent looking hook. Price tests Booth's chin there with a solid looking shot. Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice shot lands for Price. Booth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Booth tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price throws a hook but Booth blocks it. Price loads up on a big right hand but Booth slips the punch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Booth is looking to clinch. Booth missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice shot lands for Price. Booth shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well. Booth tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Booth moves away from the strike by Price. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Booth doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price. 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! Price scores with a decent looking hook. Price slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Price misses the jab. Booth is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Price. Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price throws out a counter right but Booth avoids it with no problem.#T1# Good exchange - Price coming out on top. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Price. Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price. Booth tries to clinch but Price is having none of it. Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Booth on the side of the head. A jab from Price finds it's way through Booth's defenses. Booth tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booth doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Booth fails in his attempt to clinch. Max Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Booth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away. Price is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Booth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A cross from Price lands. Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Price throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Price misses with a hook. Booth ducked under it nicely. Booth tries to clinch but Price is having none of it. Price lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Price misses with an uppercut. Booth saw that one coming. Booth tries to clinch but Price moves out of range. Price clobbers Booth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheers as Price lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booth doesn't seem phased though. Booth moves away from the strike by Price. A lazy left from Price finds it's target.#T2# Booth slips a straight right by Price. Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Booth. Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Price misses with a hook. Price scores with a sloppy right hand. Booth should have avoided that one. Nice shot by Booth. Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Booth. Booth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab. Price 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. Price with a nice cross. Price scores with a jab to the jaw. Booth tries to clinch but Price is having none of it. #CL# Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Price, pushing him back against the cage. Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth misses with the head strike.
Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price lands on the inside with an uppercut. Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Price misses with a short punch on the inside. Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Booth misses with the head strike.
Price working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Price.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it. Price misses with some punches.
Booth working aggressively here.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Booth. Booth is trying to stall.
Price lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Booth backwards. Booth blocks a body shot from Price. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Price misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price. Booth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Price misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Booth blocks an uppercut.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth blocks an uppercut.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Price dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Price lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Booth. Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Booth on the side of the head. Price cracks Booth with an open hand slap. Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Price.#CL# Booth forces Price back against the cage and clinches. Booth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Booth throws a head punch that misses. Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth misses with some punches.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth working aggressively here.
Price lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. 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! Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Booth throws a head punch that misses. Price lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth. Booth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth scores with a shot to the side of Price's head. #T1# Price working aggressively here.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards. Price working aggressively here.
Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Booth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. Price lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth lands a left hand.
Price lands with a left to the head. Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Booth stalling against the cage.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
A shot in the inside from Booth. Booth blocking some punches.
#T2# Price misses with some punches.
Booth trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Booth into the cage. A short right from Price. Price working some nice short punches in the clinch. Booth pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it. Booth blocking some punches.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Booth lands a shoulder strike. Booth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage. Booth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Price lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price throws a head punch that misses. Booth lands a nice uppercut.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Price misses with a short punch on the inside. Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Price misses with some punches.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it. Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Booth throws a head punch that misses. Price misses with a short punch on the inside. Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Price has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
#T4# Price working aggressively here.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head. Booth lands with a left to the head. A hook to the body from Booth.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Booth. A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land. Booth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. Price blocking some punches.
Booth misses with a short punch on the inside. Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Price will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Booth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Price throws a jab when Booth was well out of range. Booth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Booth there as he acknowledges the shot. Price scores with a nice head shot. Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Booth moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab. Booth wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance. Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Price catches Booth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Booth rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Booth is struggling to control the position. Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Price. Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot in the inside from Price. A bit of stalling here from Booth.
A shot in the inside from Price. Booth blocking some punches.
#T1# Booth blocks an uppercut.
Price tries to work over Booth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stalling in the clinch from Booth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booths head. Booth looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price. Booth misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price. Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Price scores with a shot to the side of Booth's head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Booth blocks an uppercut.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it. Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Price throws a head punch that misses. Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price misses with some punches.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. Price lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Price. Booth throws a head punch that misses. Booth blocks an uppercut.
Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Price works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land. Booth tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Price has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
#T3# Price working aggressively here.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch. Booth misses with a short punch on the inside. Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Booth blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Price. Booth gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Price prevents a body shot from Booth. Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Booth blocking some punches.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. Price has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
Price throws a head punch that misses. Price can't find room to land a body shot as Booth controls the action.
Booth misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth. Booth blocking some punches.
#T4# Booth scores with a shoulder strike. Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price. Booth misses with some punches.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth lands with a light punch inside. Booth lands with a light punch inside. Booth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price scores with a shoulder strike. Price lands with a light punch inside. Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Price. Stalling in the clinch from Booth.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it. John Booth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Booth taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Price 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Price! An out of breath Max Price 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Booth moves into the clinch.#TD2# Brawler pulls Booth into guard.
Brawler is trying to control the position but Booth postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brawler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Booth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Booth is looking to pass into half guard but Brawler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brawler is in guard.#REVB# Booth keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully. Brawler pushes down on Booth's leg and manages to get into half guard. Booth looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. 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.#T1# Booth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Booth is refusing to be controlled, as Brawler sits in half guard. Booth is trying to stand up here but Brawler is controlling him well. #SUB2# Brawler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Booth tries to roll over but Brawler keeps him under control. Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brawler on the ground. Brawler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Booth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Booth tries to roll over but Brawler keeps him under control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Booth is staying active underneath Brawler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. John Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Booth moves into the clinch successfully.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brawler takes a shot to the head. Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Booth lands with a right to the head. Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brawler stalling in the clinch but Booth improves position. A short uppercut from Booth. A nice left hand lands by Booth.
#T3# Brawler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Booth pulls him back up using the underhooks. Brawler fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brawler misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Booth. Brawler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Booth is defending well. John Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pioter Brawler. Brawler looks winded! Booth scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Booth. Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers 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 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4# Booth lands with a right to the head. A short right from Booth on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Booth.
A nice left hand lands by Booth.
Nice body punch from Booth. A body shot lands from Booth.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Booth lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Booth. Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Booth lands with a left to the head. Booth scores with a shot to the side of Brawler's head. Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Booth has managed to clinch.
John Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far. Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Brawler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Brawler tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch. Booth lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Brawler. A short left from Booth. Brawler tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage. Booth scores with a shot to the side of Brawler's head. Booth lands a hook to the side of the head. Booth lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brawler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Booth is keeping busy. Booth lands an uppercut. Booth lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brawler goes for a takedown attempt but Booth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brawler is breathing heavily.#CL# Booth instigates a clinch. Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around? Brawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A shot in the inside from Booth. Booth stalling in the clinch.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Booth as Brawler tries to tie him up. Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Booth lands an uppercut.#T2# Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brawler takes a shot to the head. Booth lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Booth lands an uppercut. Brawler fails to pull guard.
Booth prevents Brawler from breaking the clinch. Booth cracks Brawler with a nice body shot. Brawler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Booth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. John Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pioter Brawler. Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A body shot lands from Booth.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. Booth slows down the pace here.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch. Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Booth scores with a shot to the side of Brawler's head. Booth lands with a short shot to the head. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head. Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Booth lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth. Booth leaning his opponent against the cage. Brawler takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth. A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Brawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Booth just stands there and leans against the cage. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth lands an uppercut.#T4# Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head. Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brawler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Booth lands a left hand.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Booth is stalling here.
Brawler can't get the takedown.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Booth scores with a shoulder strike. Booth pressing his opponent against the cage. Booth lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Booth clinches. Brawler is trying to pull guard but Booth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Booth lands with a right to the head. Booth stops a takedown attempt from Brawler.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Booth on the inside. Booth avoiding damage.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Booth lands a right hand. Booth prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pioter Brawler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Booth.
Brawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Booth is leaning against Brawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Booth as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Booth to work.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# A shot in the inside from Booth. Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth lands a hook to the side of the head. Booth scores with a nice hook to the head. Booth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head. Booth lands a shoulder strike. Booth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Booth scores with a shoulder strike. Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Booth. Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# 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! Brawler tries to pull guard but Booth holds him up against the cage and eventually Brawler drops back down to his feet.
Booth lands a body shot. Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth. Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Booth. A short right from Booth. Booth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. A short right from Booth on the inside. Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside. Booth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth. Booth gets through Brawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# A short right from Booth on the inside. A short left from Booth. Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brawler takes a shot to the head. Booth lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Booth. Brawler is looking to take this one to the mat. Booth is working Brawler over against the cage. A short left from Booth. Booth lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Booth. 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! A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Booth gets through Brawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC# Brawler is rocked!#T4# Booth scores with a shot to the side of Brawler's head. Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him? Booth scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Booth.
Brawler seems to have recovered his senses. A right hand to the body from Booth.
Booth lands a nice uppercut. Booth stalls. Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut. Booth taking a breather. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pioter Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Booth slows down the pace here.
Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 30:25 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Booth!
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