PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Prall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gamma Ray - Blood Religion . Herrick Goldman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goldman
vs
Prall

165 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Divine - Drugs (Q:158+ $100)
Divine - Drugs (Q:158+ $100)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Prall!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman takes a swing at Prall's ribcage but misses.
Prall throws a low kick, looking for Goldman's leg but Goldman calmly moves out of range.

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Prall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Prall wants to control but Goldman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prall pushes Goldman off looking to stand but Goldman dives back in and keeps control.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman working over Prall with some ground and pound. Prall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prall trying to hold on to Goldman's head to control him but Goldman postures up.
Goldman misses with a head shot. Prall uses the momentum to regain guard.

Prall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldman controlling from the top position.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prall looking to control.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Goldman scores with a four punch combination!
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman dodges the punch combination from Prall.
Goldman misses with a wild combination.

Goldman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Goldman.
Prall tries to pull guard but Goldman won't allow it.

Goldman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goldman 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.
Prall is controlling Goldman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goldman tries to pass to full mount but Prall defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Goldman there.
Prall is trying is best to control the position here.
Prall is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prall trying to control but Goldman postures up.
Prall looks gassed!
Prall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prall wants to control but Goldman is keeping busy.
Goldman prevents Prall from standing back up.
Goldman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Goldman seems content to control.
Prall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Prall is looking to escape.
Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prall's head.
Goldman drops an elbow to the side of Prall's head.
Prall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.
Prall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.

Prall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldman prevents Prall from improving his position.
Goldman lands strikes from half guard.
Goldman throwing shots but Prall is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prall actively working from the bottom here.
Prall is trying to maintain the position but Goldman is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldman connects with a nice short shot to Prall's temple.
Prall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots.

Prall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldman drops an elbow to the side of Prall's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prall wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldman lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prall. Prall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Prall is rocked!
Prall shoots in but Goldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prall is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldman finish him?

Goldman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prall trying to control from the bottom.
Goldman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goldman drops an elbow to the side of Prall's head.

Prall kicks Goldman off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Prall misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!

Goldman has one foot on Prall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Prall ducks right into an uppercut from Goldman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prall seems to have recovered his senses.
Prall shoots and misses
and Goldman counters with a series of strikes. Prall will be more careful next time no doubt.

Goldman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Prall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldman lands a couple of digs.
Goldman postures up and lands a big shot to Prall's brow.

Prall has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman stops Prall from standing up.

Prall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Prall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prall striking off his back but it's not causing Goldman any problems.
Prall working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Goldman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Prall wants to control but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman working Prall over with strikes here.
Goldman lands a big shot there that rocks Prall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goldman with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prall tries to hold on but Goldman postures up.
Goldman working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goldman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goldman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prall's face.
Goldman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Prall wants to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Prall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goldman.
Goldman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Prall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Prall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Prall is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prall wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goldman lands a nice shot to the head.
Goldman unloading with bombs!
Goldman lands a big elbow.
Goldman controlling his opponent.
Goldman trying to control but Prall is having none of it.
Prall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goldman tries to control but Prall wriggling away.
Prall is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Prall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Goldman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prall has his takedown stuffed

and Goldman counters with a shoot takedown. Prall fights it but they end up in guard.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Prall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Prall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman postures up in Prall's guard and throws a big left but Prall blocks it.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman scoring with punches to the head and body.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Prall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldman postures up.
Goldman throwing strikes from guard but Prall blocks nicely.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman thows a big elbow that misses.
Prall wants to stand up but Goldman is controlling him.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prall trying to keep a closed guard but Goldman is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prall shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl out of it but Prall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!
Prall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Goldman.
Goldman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Goldman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Prall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goldman breaks from Prall's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman breaks from Prall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldman avoids the attempt from Prall to control.
Prall is trying to escape the mount.
Goldman with the ground and pound from mount.
Goldman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prall's face.
A nice elbow there by Goldman.
Goldman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Prall tries to hold on but Goldman postures up.
Goldman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prall hang on?
Prall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prall's face.
Prall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goldman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Prall looks a forlorn figure.
Prall wants to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Goldman working Prall over with strikes here.
Goldman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prall hang on?
Herrick Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prall is in a horrible position here. Goldman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Prall regains half guard.
Goldman is thwarting Prall's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldman working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Goldman clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goldman connects with a crisp jab.
Goldman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldman somewhat.
Prall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prall throws a combination. Goldman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Prall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldman pinned against the cage. Goldman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldman throws a right and a left that Prall avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Goldman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prall.
Goldman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prall's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldman is in close to Prall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Prall has his feet on Goldman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Prall misses with a double jab.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Prall moves out of range.
Prall fails with the takedown.

Goldman has managed to clinch.
Prall tries to pull guard but Goldman won't allow it.
Herrick Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Prall.
Goldman gets through Prall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Prall's ribcage. Prall let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prall backwards.
Goldman misses with some punches.

Prall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goldman postures up in Prall's guard and throws a big left but Prall blocks it.

Prall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldman stands up over Prall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Prall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prall wants to get back to his feet but Goldman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Prall keeps moving.
Prall trying to keep a closed guard but Goldman is proving a slippery customer.
Goldman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Prall looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Goldman pushing down on Prall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goldman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prall defending well though.
Goldman slips a nice elbow through Prall's hands, connecting with Prall's forehead.
Goldman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prall can do to turn this around?
Goldman looking to pass the guard.
Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Prall has wrist control.
Prall is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prall tries to land a front kick but Goldman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prall shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl out of it but Prall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Goldman had his way with Dustin Prall in that round.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goldman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Prall has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman is working Prall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldman connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Goldman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Prall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Prall trying to keep a closed guard but Goldman is proving a slippery customer.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Goldman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prall did well to prevent Goldman getting side control.
Goldman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman throws a strike but Prall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Prall kicks Goldman off and gets to his feet.
Herrick Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Prall takes one to the side of the head.
Goldman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prall shoots in and drives through. Goldman sprawls well.

Goldman feints and as Prall raises his hands in defense, Goldman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldman works over Prall with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman postures up and lands a big shot to Prall's brow.

Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Prall's legs - danger averted.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Prall is retaining full guard.
Goldman trying to control but Prall is working from the bottom.

Prall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldman is aware though and is defending well.
Goldman cracks Prall with a solid left hand.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Prall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldman trying to control but Prall is working from the bottom.

Prall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman works over Prall with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldman cracks Prall with a solid left hand.

Prall looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.
Goldman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prall's head.
Prall wants to get back to his feet but Goldman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.

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

That's four 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.
Goldman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldman chips away with some ground and pound.

Prall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dustin Prall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldman lands a couple of elbows.

Goldman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldman stands up over Prall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herrick Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Goldman!
Herrick Goldman is the new lightweight champion!