PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Dean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dean
vs
gomez

186 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from gomez.
Dean throws a right and a left that gomez avoids nicely.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

gomez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dean did well to prevent gomez getting side control.
Dean is not content to let gomez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

gomez stands up and beckons Dean to join him on the feet.
Dean throws a right hand that gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that gomez also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

gomez rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of gomez backwards.

Dean manages to break the clinch.
gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from gomez. gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
gomez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dean at a distance.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
gomez is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from gomez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with gomez but gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dean showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gomez has a hand on Dean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boston Dean will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dean throws a series of punches but gomez moves out of range.
Dean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Dean.
Dean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dean throws a body punch but gomez moves out of range.
Dean throws the left hand but gomez avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
gomez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from gomez.
gomez misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.

gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean keeping full guard, as gomez tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Dean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gomez working a defensive guard here.

gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boston Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
gomez wants to clinch
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
gomez tries to clinch but Dean moves away
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has gomez backing up. gomez nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gomez dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dean misses with a combination

and gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gomez has Dean in his guard.
Dean tries to stand but gomez is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

gomez is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.

gomez is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
gomez tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings gomez.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.
gomez shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
jose gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jose gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has gomez backing up. gomez nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean misses with a body punch

and gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.
gomez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break gomez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

gomez 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 stand but gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boston Dean.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dean, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!