PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elisha Bradley (ranked 6785 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Goethals (ranked 7251 p4p, 0 weight class). Elisha Bradley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bradley
vs
Goethals

199 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elisha Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Goethals!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goethals fails with the takedown.
Goethals misses with a body kick.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Goethals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goethals just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Goethals ducks down to avoid it.

Goethals drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
Goethals tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goethals has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradley just leaning against Goethals, taking a breather.
Goethals just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but Goethals won't allow it.
Bradley tries to break free but Goethals pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Goethals gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bradley has his feet on Goethals's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunter Goethals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goethals clinches up with Bradley and pushes him back against the cage.
Goethals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Goethals closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bradley quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goethals prevents Bradley from standing back up.
Bradley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bradley has a closed guard, preventing Goethals from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goethals manages to get himself to full guard.

Goethals looking for a sweep. Not yet Goethals, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goethals can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bradley working some strikes from top position.
Goethals controlling Bradley's posture.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Goethals blocks nicely.
Bradley scoring with some ground and pound.

Goethals is looking for a triangle but Bradley pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Goethals blocks nicely.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Goethals blocks nicely.
Bradley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goethals is on top in guard.

Bradley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goethals has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bradley is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goethals dives into side control.
Goethals gets to mount! Bradley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goethals with good strikes from the mount here!
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Bradley wants to stand back up but Goethals manages to pass into side control.
Bradley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goethals takes a little break here. Bradley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Goethals will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goethals throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.

Goethals decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradley is trying to control but can't.
Bradley is trying to get back to full guard.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Goethals is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is pulling down on Goethals's head to control his posture.
Bradley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goethals advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to stand.
Bradley 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.
Goethals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bradley is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goethals is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bradley manages to get to full guard.
Goethals's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bradley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goethals is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Goethals drives through with a takedown into Bradley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bradley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Goethals is pulling down on Bradley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradley, at least for the moment.
Bradley throwing strikes but missing.
Bradley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goethals pulls Bradley in close to prevent any damage.
Bradley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley postures up in Goethals's guard and throws a big left but Goethals blocks it.
Goethals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradley is one step ahead there.

Goethals is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goethals is controlling Bradley's posture.

Goethals has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter Goethals has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goethals wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
Bradley throws a strike but Goethals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Goethals is looking to stand up but Bradley won't let him.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Goethals is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goethals looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goethals wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Goethals fails with a takedown attempt.
Goethals tries for a takedown but Bradley circles away easily
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goethals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goethals.
Bradley wants to stand and escape but Goethals is having none of it.
Goethals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley has Goethals pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethals is stalling in the full guard.
Bradley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bradley pulls Goethals in close to prevent any damage.
Bradley wants to sweep here but Goethals controlling him for the moment.
Goethals trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradley's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Goethals moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
Goethals tries to pull guard but Bradley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elisha Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Goethals.
Goethals keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.

Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goethals.
Bradley misses with the combination.
Goethals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goethals swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goethals has Bradley up against the cage in a clinch.
Goethals misses with a knee strike.
Bradley stops a takedown attempt from Goethals.
Goethals is trying to pull guard but Bradley has him pressed against the cage.
Goethals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goethals tries to pull guard but Bradley won't allow it.
Goethals tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Goethals has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bradley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but Goethals keeps him there for the moment.

Goethals ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goethals no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goethals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goethals wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
Bradley cracks Goethals with a solid left hand.
Goethals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Goethals blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goethals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elisha Bradley 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 has his hands on Bradley's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Goethals.
I've got Goethals 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Goethals!
A relieved looking Hunter Goethals thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.