PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferey Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fulton
vs
Hoffman

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

215 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferey Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoffman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fulton!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fulton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman throws an elbow but Fulton slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Fulton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fulton is not content to let Hoffman control the position.
Fulton is trying to control Hoffman's posture but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fulton down.
Fulton is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffman wants to control but Fulton is keeping him busy.
Fulton is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fulton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoffman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fulton actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton trying to control here.
Hoffman wants to stand up but Fulton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fulton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fulton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoffman lands a nice short elbow.
Fulton trying to control from the bottom.
Fulton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulton is looking to get back to is feet but Hoffman passes into side control.
Hoffman slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman grinds an elbow into Fulton's temple.
Hoffman tries to advance to mount but Fulton denies him.
Hoffman throws an elbow but Fulton slips to the side and avoids it well.

Hoffman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman landing strikes.

Hoffman tries for a kimura but Fulton is defending well.
The referee asks Hoffman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hoffman prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hoffman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fulton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fulton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoffman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fulton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hoffman manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Hoffman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferey Hoffman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoffman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fulton is trying to defend but Hoffman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fulton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fulton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fulton is not content to let Hoffman control the position.
Fulton trying to control here.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton moves into full guard.
Hoffman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fulton is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.

Fulton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoffman defends it easily.
Fulton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hoffman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hoffman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hoffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
Hoffman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jefferey Hoffman wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hoffman moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fulton has him pressed against the cage.
Hoffman wants to break free but Fulton has control.
Fulton keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hoffman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fulton tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoffman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoffman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but Fulton is controlling the position.
Hoffman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fulton has him pressed against the cage.
Fulton throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hoffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman won't allow Fulton to sweep him here.
Hoffman throwing strikes from guard but Fulton blocks nicely.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulton has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman trying to control but Fulton is working from the bottom.
Hoffman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Fulton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fulton manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Fulton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferey Hoffman 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!

Hoffman forces Fulton back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Fulton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jefferey Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoffman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulton.
Fulton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jefferey Hoffman wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hoffman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fulton tries to bench press Hoffman off him but Hoffman keeps the position.
Hoffman takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Fulton to pass into mount.
Hoffman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoffman trying to control but Fulton is having none of it.
Fulton is bucking up trying to escape but Hoffman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fulton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hoffman. What's that going to do exactly?
Fulton can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman raining down shots from the mount!
Fulton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fulton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fulton connects with a couple of short punches.
Fulton distracts Hoffman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoffman's head.
Fulton lands a couple of elbows.

Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Fulton pushes his legs off easily.
Fulton won't allow Hoffman to get back to his feet.
Hoffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fulton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fulton working some strikes from top position.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fulton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hoffman pushes Fulton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fulton is defended easily by Hoffman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fulton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hoffman rushes Fulton and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jefferey Hoffman.
Well Hoffman 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferey Hoffman!