PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson has chosen The fire burns by killswitch engage as his entrance music. Therman Goodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dent
vs
Goodson

179 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

CROWN
BADGER MILK!

Dead Fetus

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Dent !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Goodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dent showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Dent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dent passes to full mount!

Dent looking for a guillotine from mount but Goodson is having none of it.
Goodson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson looks gassed!
Dent is looking to advance position but Goodson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dent has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodson tries to reverse the position but Dent maintains control.
Goodson taking shots to the head.
Goodson is working to get back to half guard.
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Dent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dent trying to control but Goodson is having none of it.
Dent working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goodson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodson regains half guard.

Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodson wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Dent .

Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dent is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goodson taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodson is trying desperately to improve position.
Dent wants to control the pace but Goodson is squirming around nicely.
Dent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goodson is trying to escape the mount.
Goodson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dent lands a heavy elbow.
Dent with a couple of short strikes.
Dent is landing with some decent strikes but Goodson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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.
Goodson is working to get back to half guard.
Goodson taking shots to the head.
Goodson working to try and regain half guard.
Dent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dent punching from mount but Goodson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goodson regains half guard.
Goodson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dent 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dent 's back!

Goodson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Dent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dent dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Goodson misses with a takedown

and Dent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goodson won't be happy with that.
Dent working the ground and pound.
Dent wants to control but Goodson is keeping him busy.
Goodson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent moves into full mount!
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson is looking to get to half guard.
Dent trying to control but Goodson is having none of it.
Goodson is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dent .
Marcus Dent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodson can't escape the position.

That's two 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.
Dent is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dent prevents Goodson from getting the reversal.
Dent landing shots from mount.
Goodson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dent scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodson is looking to improve his position but Dent isn't that keen on the idea.
Dent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goodson can't escape the position.
Dent throws some wild stikes that Goodson manages to avoid easily.
Dent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goodson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodson gets back to half guard.
Dent wants to take a breather but Goodson is having none of it.

Dent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goodson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dent .

Goodson looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Goodson manages to get to full guard.
Dent looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Goodson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dent counters with a shoot takedown. Goodson fights it but they end up in guard.
Dent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Goodson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dent stands and throws Goodson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dent controls the position.

Dent is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodson gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent trying to control the action but Goodson is working from the bottom.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.
Goodson is refusing to be controlled, as Dent sits in half guard.

Goodson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson tries to roll over but Dent keeps him under control.
Dent 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.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Goodson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dent is on top in guard.

Goodson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.

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

Goodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dent passes Goodson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent is keen to just control but Goodson is a slippery customer.
Goodson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Goodson working for a triangle but Dent defends it easily.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Goodson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dent sitting in guard here, content to control.

Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Goodson 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.
Dent 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.

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

Goodson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Goodson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Therman Goodson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goodson gets caught flat footed, as Dent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

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

Goodson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dent is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goodson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dent 's back instead.
Goodson is not going to allow Dent to sit and survive in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodson looking for the choke but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goodson doesn't have the hooks in and Dent manages to turn into his guard.
Dent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodson's head.

Goodson is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Dent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodson misses with a takedown

and Dent counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodson stops Dent from passing to mount.
Goodson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dent 's best efforts.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dent lands a nice short elbow.
Dent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodson keeps working.
Dent wants to free his trapped foot but Goodson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.

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

Dent gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.

Goodson actively working from the bottom here.

Goodson looking for subs from the bottom but Dent mounts him!
Dent landing strikes from the mount and Goodson is in trouble!
Goodson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Goodson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dent pulls his head out easily.

That's four 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dent lands a nice short elbow.

Goodson looking for submissions off his back.
Dent trying to control the action but Goodson is working from the bottom.

Goodson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dent . Oh but Goodson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dent goes limp - he's gone! Goodson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Therman Goodson!
Therman Goodson is the new welterweight champion!