PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Roberts
vs
Booth

198 cm
21
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Booth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Booth controls the position.
Booth working away.
Booth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard.
Booth trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Booth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booth working the ground and pound but Roberts is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth taking a breather here.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Booth staying calm.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Booth trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it.
Roberts is staying active underneath Booth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Charles Booth has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Booth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Booth looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Booth!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Booth is looking to escape.

Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Booth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts.
Booth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roberts.
Booth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
Booth is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Booth is trying to stand.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.

Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roberts shoots in and drives through. Booth sprawls well.
Booth shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Booth which made him look bad.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed

and Booth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Booth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Booth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charles Booth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Booth tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booth.
Roberts being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth throws a big elbow that misses.
Booth wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Booth.

Booth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Booth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roberts is staying active underneath Booth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Booth stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Booth wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charles Booth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Booth circles away and keeps his distance.

Booth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Roberts is pulling down on Booth's head to control his posture.
Booth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth being controlled here momentarily.
Roberts trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Matt Roberts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Booth gets the takedown into side control.
Booth staying calm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booth wants to stand but Roberts has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Booth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Booth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to control.
Booth wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberts looking to control.
Booth trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.

Matt Roberts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Booth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Booth forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.

Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Booth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Booth.
Matt Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Booth scores a takedown into full mount!
Booth prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Booth has a good base and remains in mount.
Booth controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Booth trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Booth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Roberts.

Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booth is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts 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.
Booth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Booth wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matt Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Booth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Booth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Booth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Booth!