PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kawai Dudoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dudoit
vs
Goldman

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kawai Dudoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldman somewhat.
Dudoit has his takedown stuffed

and Goldman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dudoit's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dudoit has Goldman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldman postures up and lands a big shot to Dudoit's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman gets to his feet. Dudoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Goldman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
Dudoit is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldman stands up and waves to Dudoit to follow him.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Goldman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudoit is trying to defend but Goldman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dudoit is staying active underneath Goldman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Goldman is looking for a kimura here.
Goldman wants to take a breather but Dudoit is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dudoit is staying active underneath Goldman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Goldman is working for a kimura here but Dudoit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Goldman's guard.
Dudoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Dudoit tries to pass.
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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudoit won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Dudoit from controlling successfully.
Dudoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.
Goldman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudoit manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldman is controlling him.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

Goldman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dudoit, up you get!
Dudoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldman pinned against the cage. Goldman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudoit is breathing heavily.

Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!

Goldman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dudoit is surviving well by controlling Goldman's body position as best he can.
Goldman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman tries to control but Dudoit wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman lands a big shot there that rocks Dudoit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goldman looking to score a takedown here. Dudoit is defending well but Goldman drives through and ends up in Dudoit's guard.
Dudoit is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Dudoit is looking to stand up but Goldman isn't so interested in that idea.
Dudoit has his hands on Goldman's head, controlling the position.
Dudoit keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Goldman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dudoit trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Dudoit keeps moving.
Goldman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Dudoit.
Dudoit fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudoit tries to sprawl out of it but Goldman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kawai Dudoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Dudoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudoit shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl out of it but Dudoit 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dudoit to the mat! Dudoit manages to get full guard.
Goldman content to stall in guard here.
Goldman won't allow Dudoit to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dudoit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Dudoit's legs - danger averted.
John Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
Goldman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Goldman stands up and waves to Dudoit to follow him.
Goldman looks to land a combination but Dudoit avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldman won't allow Dudoit to sweep him here.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dudoit 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.
Dudoit being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudoit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudoit keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Dudoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudoit, not yet.
Goldman postures up.
Goldman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

John Goldman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Goldman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dudoit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Goldman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Dudoit keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudoit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldman controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Goldman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Goldman forces Dudoit back against the cage and clinches.
Goldman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudoit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Dudoit manages to break the clinch.
Kawai Dudoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Dudoit circles away and keeps his distance.

Goldman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dudoit prevents Goldman from moving into mount.

Goldman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Dudoit gets caught flat footed, as Goldman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman controlling from the top position.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit is trying to keep Goldman in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Goldman.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches up with Dudoit, looking for a takedown. Goldman pushes Dudoit against the cage but Dudoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Dudoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.

Dudoit closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.

Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudoit scores with a one two! Goldman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dudoit wants to clinch.
Dudoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldman.
Kawai Dudoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Dudoit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to avoid it but Dudoit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldman to the ground. Goldman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Dudoit shoots in.

Goldman drives through with a takedown into 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 trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman content to stall in guard here.
John Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldman 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for John Goldman!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for John Goldman!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Goldman!

John Goldman wins by unanimous decision!