PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Moralez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moralez has chosen "Stonebreaker" by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. Pablo Moralez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Dean
vs
Moralez

186 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Moralez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moralez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean fails to land the takedown.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moralez's corner calls for a 1-2. Moralez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pablo Moralez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moralez throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Moralez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moralez.
Dean looks for a takedown but Moralez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moralez swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Moralez misses the body punch

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dean throws a strike but Moralez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moralez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moralez is one step ahead there.
Dean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.

Moralez kicks off Dean and gets to his feet.
Moralez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Dean looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Moralez has wrist control.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moralez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dean sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moralez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dean stands up from Moralez's guard - Dean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dean looks for a takedown but Moralez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moralez throws a lazy head kick

and Dean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dean.

Dean stands up and waves to Moralez to follow him.
Moralez throws a sloppy head kick

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moralez being controlled here, momentarily.

Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Moralez keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moralez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moralez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Moralez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean is pushing down on Moralez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moralez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Dean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moralez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dean trying to control the action but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Dean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Dean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moralez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that second 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.

Moralez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moralez throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Moralez didn't expect that.
Dean is in close to Moralez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean throws a combination. Moralez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dean shoots in but Moralez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moralez misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moralez gets caught flat footed, as Dean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean wants to control from the top but Moralez keeps moving.
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moralez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean advances position into side control!
Moralez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moralez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dean advances to full mount.
Dean landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Dean landing shots from mount.
Dean unloading with bombs!
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
Dean landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Moralez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moralez is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Dean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dean with a couple of short strikes.
Dean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Moralez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moralez throws a head kick that misses

and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Moralez didn't expect that.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean thows a big elbow that misses.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Moralez's brow.
Dean pushes down on Moralez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moralez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moralez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean thows a huge punch but Moralez dodges it nicely.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Moralez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moralez's head.
Moralez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dean.
Moralez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moralez can do to turn this around?
Dean looking to sit in guard and control but Moralez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moralez sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dean misses with a head shot. Moralez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dean postures up in Moralez's guard and throws a big left but Moralez blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Dean throws and elbow that misses. Moralez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Moralez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean had his way with Pablo Moralez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean tries for a takedown but Moralez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moralez misses with a combination

and Dean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moralez's guard now.
Dean postures up in Moralez's guard and throws a big left but Moralez blocks it.
Dean working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Moralez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moralez's guard.
Dean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dean wants to control but Moralez is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dean trying to control from Moralez's half guard. Moralez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moralez for as long as he can get away with.
Dean throws and elbow that misses. Moralez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Moralez!
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pablo Moralez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moralez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moralez looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moralez throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean prevents Moralez from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean is the new welterweight champion!