PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dean
vs
Mokkelime

186 cm
24
180 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mokkelime defends it nicely.
Mokkelime with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime wants to clinch
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Mokkelime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Mokkelime shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.
Mokkelime tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Mokkelime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mokkelime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mokkelime is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime trying to control the position.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokkelime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dean controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mokkelime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boston Dean wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mokkelime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mokkelime throws a leg kick but Dean checks it.
Mokkelime misses with a looping left.
Mokkelime misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mokkelime misses the target.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mokkelime at a distance.
Jab by Mokkelime.

Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dean is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mokkelime.
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mokkelime cracks Dean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mokkelime throws a strike there. Dean manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mokkelime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mokkelime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is not content to let Mokkelime control the position.
Mokkelime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mokkelime looks to land a strike but Dean avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Mokkelime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Mokkelime drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dean!
You can see the frustration on Mokkelime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mokkelime with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Mokkelime will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokke Mokkelime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokkelime has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mokkelime won't be happy with that.
Dean wants to control but Mokkelime is keeping him busy.
Dean landing a few strikes.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean trying to control the action but Mokkelime is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dean working away.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mokkelime keeps working.

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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mokkelime is trying to improve his position.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Boston Dean just wasn't active enough.
Mokkelime has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Mokkelime fights it but they end up in guard.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.
Mokkelime has control of Dean's left arm, preventing Dean from doing any damage.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control from the top but Mokkelime keeps moving.
Mokkelime wants to hit a switch here but Dean passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mokkelime there!
Dean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dean raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mokkelime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime is looking to improve his position but Dean isn't that keen on the idea.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mokkelime fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Mokkelime misses with a takedown

and Dean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mokkelime!
Mokkelime is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
Mokkelime is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mokkelime avoid being mounted?
Mokkelime is not content to let Dean control the position.
Mokkelime keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Mokkelime tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean passes into side.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two 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.
Mokkelime looks to move to half guard but instead Dean has passed into mount! Damn!
Mokkelime is working to get back to half guard.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mokkelime working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is landing with some decent strikes but Mokkelime is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mokkelime really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
Mokkelime is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mokkelime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mokkelime wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.

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.
Mokkelime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mokkelime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jokke Mokkelime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mokkelime throws a strike from the bottom but Dean passes into side control!
Mokkelime tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mokkelime is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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