PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dean
vs
Hoffman

186 cm
33
180 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

175 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elijah Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a shot to the body

and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Hoffman didn't expect that.

Dean gets to his feet. Hoffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoffman scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoffman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dean wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
Dean won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
Hoffman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dean's best efforts.
Hoffman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dean's back!

Hoffman is persistently looking for the submission but Dean is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hoffman throwing strikes and Dean squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hoffman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dean turns into him and now he's in Hoffman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffman thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
Hoffman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean moves forwards but Hoffman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Dean scores with a takedown into Hoffman's guard.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean decides to return to a standing position.
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Dean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard but Dean has passed into side control.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoffman is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
It looks like Dean is going to stand back up.

Hoffman looking for subs from the bottom but Dean mounts him!

Dean stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dean stuffs the takedown.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Hoffman trying to control here.
Dean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dean tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Hoffman throws a right hand that misses

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dean escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoffman struggling a bit here.

Dean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Dean stands up and beckons Hoffman to join him on the feet.
A nice combination there by Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dean kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Hoffman has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman looking for subs off his back but Dean has passed one foot through into half guard.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.

Dean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hoffman!

Dean stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hoffman misses with a left hand

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dean wants to stand up but Hoffman is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dean postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hoffman to stand up.
Dean swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hoffman does no damage.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.

Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dean gets to his feet. Hoffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman connects with a body shot.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Dean tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman with a nice cross.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman misses with a body shot
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Hoffman will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Hoffman fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hoffman is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dean slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoffman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Dean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut
and Dean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Dean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffman quickly recovers to half guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffman trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Hoffman throws an elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoffman's guard. Nice move by Dean!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman controlling Dean's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah Hoffman.
I think Dean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.