PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dorsey Dawson (ranked 23796 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Goethals (ranked 5124 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dawson
vs
Goethals

181 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

182 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dorsey Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Goethals!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Goethals tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goethals fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorsey Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Goethals.
Goethals misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Hunter Goethals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goethals throws a one two combo.
Goethals closes the distance and clinches up with Dawson, looking for a takedown. Goethals pushes Dawson against the cage but Dawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goethals shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Goethals. Goethals gets slowly back to his feet.

Goethals drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goethals looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethals trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dawson is looking for a triangle here but Goethals uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Goethals controlling the position from side mount.
Dawson is trying to improve his position.
Dawson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

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.
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
Dawson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goethals keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goethals is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dawson!
Dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goethals controlling his opponent.
Goethals misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goethals misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goethals controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is bucking up trying to escape but Goethals cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goethals throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dawson because Goethals loaded up on that one.
Goethals takes Dawson's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goethals biding his time, controlling Dawson.
Dawson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goethals biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goethals has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Goethals might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Goethals thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dawson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goethals's guard. Nice work there by Dawson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Goethals keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dawson avoids the head kick by Goethals.
Goethals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice combination there by Dawson.
Jab by Goethals.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Goethals misses with a takedown
and Dawson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goethals is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goethals tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dorsey Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethals misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dorsey Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Goethals.
Goethals stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.

Dawson is rocked!

It looks like Dorsey Dawson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goethals moves away.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Goethals clinches with his opponent.
Goethals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Goethals manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Goethals pushes Dawson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Goethals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goethals fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goethals fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goethals is breathing heavily.
Goethals fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.

Goethals fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goethals smiles and moves away.
Goethals tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Goethals tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goethals manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goethals feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goethals.
A quick step to the side and Dawson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Dawson tries to keep at a distance but Goethals has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Goethals manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goethals looking for a sweep. Not yet Goethals, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.

Goethals is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Dawson jumps guard and drags Goethals to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Dawson is working an open guard so Goethals takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dawson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goethals!
Goethals trying his best to control but Dawson has mounted him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goethals is squirming around, avoiding Dawson's attempts to control the action.
Dawson mounts Goethals! Really nice guard pass there!
Dawson blocks Goethals's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Goethals tries to hold on but Dawson postures up.
Dawson 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.

Hunter Goethals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dorsey Dawson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Goethals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goethals fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Goethals looks to move away, Dawson throws a big counter combo but Goethals just gets out of the way.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson leaves Goethals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson throws a nice looking combination but Goethals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goethals shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goethals tries to avoid it but Dawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goethals to the ground. Goethals escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goethals goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dorsey Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Goethals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goethals tries to clinch up.
Goethals closes the distance and clinches up with Dawson, looking for a takedown. Goethals pushes Dawson against the cage but Dawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Goethals on that attempt.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dawson shoots for a takedown but Goethals saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Goethals tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Goethals tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goethals has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a body kick.

Dawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goethals can't do much from the bottom here.
Goethals is trying to work for a sweep but Dawson has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson trying to control but Goethals is having none of it.
Goethals in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson unloads with some shots from mount but Goethals bucks and avoids them well.
Dawson tries to control but Goethals wriggling away.
Goethals manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goethals is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawson's back!
Dawson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dawson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Goethals looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goethals pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goethals punching from mount but Dawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dorsey Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Goethals is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goethals looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorsey Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goethals has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Goethals!
Hunter Goethals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.