PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goose Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcfly
vs
Hoffman

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goose Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly throws the kick towards the body but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Mcfly moves out of range.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Mcfly circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcfly.

Mcfly forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.
Mcfly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoffman's efforts to push away.
Mcfly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoffman's efforts to push away.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but Mcfly keeps him there for the moment.

Mcfly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcfly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcfly slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfly wants to clinch.
Hoffman throws the kick towards the body but Mcfly avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcfly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Mcfly has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoffman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Mcfly manages to get underhooks.
Mcfly tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Mcfly back against the cage.
Hoffman is trying to break free.

Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfly shoots in and drives through. Hoffman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goose Mcfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcfly swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a right hand that Mcfly ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcfly also avoids with ease.
Mcfly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcfly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcfly backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoffman!
Hoffman throws a right hand that Mcfly ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcfly also avoids with ease.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Mcfly moves out of range.
Hoffman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Mcfly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoffman is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Mcfly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoffman pinned against the cage. Hoffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcfly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcfly is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoffman!
Hoffman catches Mcfly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Mcfly closes the distance and pushes Hoffman back into the cage.

Mcfly decides to pull guard.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcfly keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman wants to get up but he can't break Mcfly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman stays in close to Mcfly's body and controls the position.
Hoffman trying to control but Mcfly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Hoffman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hoffman throws a series of strikes that have Mcfly backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcfly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoffman lunges at Mcfly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfly's hand.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfly's waist but Mcfly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Mcfly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffman connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoffman as he connects with a hook.
Hoffman scores with a three punch combo!
Mcfly fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hoffman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Mcfly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mcfly forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.

Mcfly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Mcfly has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffman can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hoffman pushes Mcfly off and gets back to his feet.
Mcfly moves out of range as Hoffman throws a body kick.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Hoffman.

Mcfly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffman quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Mcfly has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfly is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.

Mcfly is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Mcfly keeps him under control.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Mcfly prevents Hoffman from standing back up.

Mcfly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffman has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hoffman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcfly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcfly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Hoffman.
No joy there for Hoffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tests Mcfly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman throws a one two combo.
Hoffman throws a head kick but Mcfly moves out of range.
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoffman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoffman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcfly shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but Mcfly 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goose Mcfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman feints a jab promting Mcfly to slip. Hoffman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcfly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoffman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoffman duly obliges.
Hoffman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoffman.

Hoffman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcfly is trying to defend but Hoffman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Mcfly is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman is pressing down on Mcfly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcfly is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcfly moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman throws a head kick but Mcfly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoffman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman scores with a one two! Mcfly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mcfly throws a solid leg kick but Hoffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcfly.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman misses with a head kick.
Mcfly dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mcfly closes the distance and clinches.
Mcfly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Mcfly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcfly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoffman pinned against the cage. Hoffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly shoots in but Hoffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goose Mcfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Mcfly circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcfly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfly wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Mcfly moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Mcfly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoffman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoffman scores with a three punch combo!
Mcfly throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcfly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcfly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfly tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfly to the ground. Mcfly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfly closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Mcfly pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcfly eats them both and turns towards Hoffman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mcfly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcfly backs up against the cage.
Mcfly avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Goose Mcfly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Hoffman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfly, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Mcfly against the cage but Mcfly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.