PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells . Dengel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Just Had Sex. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Goode
vs
Dengel

160 cm
26
141 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

150 cm
25
138 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode slips a straight right by Dengel.
A telegraphed right hand from Dengel misses the target.
Goode fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dengel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goode's waist but Goode gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dengel off to one side.
Dengel misses with the combination.
Goode keeps Dengel at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Goode misses.
Dengel swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dengel looks for a takedown but Goode sprawls well.
Dengel wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Dengel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dengel has Goode up against the cage in a clinch.
Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Dengel controls the action.
Dengel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
Dengel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goode creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goode blocks an elbow strike.
Dengel scores with a knee to the head.
Dengel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goode creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goode.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goode.
Goode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dengel tries a knee to the head but Goode blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Goode.
Goode tries to stall but Dengel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dengel blocking some punches.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goode digs a right hand into Dengel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dengel's gas tank.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Dengel looks gassed!
Goode lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel jumps guard but Goode stands there with Dengel around his waist. Dengel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Goode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Dengel.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Dengel controls his hands.
Goode is trying to push Dengel away but Dengel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dengel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dengel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goode pushes Dengel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goode lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goode pushes Dengel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Goode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dengel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goode counters with a leg kick.
Goode uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dengel has time to react.
Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dengel doesn't seem bothered though.
Dengel looks to land a combination but Goode avoids it well.
Dengel swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel throws a hook but Goode avoids it easily.
Goode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Goode.
Dengel avoids the head kick by Goode.
Goode throws a series of punches but Dengel avoids them all with ease.
Dengel closes the distance and clinches up with Goode, looking for a takedown. Dengel pushes Goode against the cage but Goode circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dengel throws a jab but it's blocked by Goode.
Dengel looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Goode checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dengel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goode throws the kick towards the body but Dengel avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goode throws a head kick but Dengel moves out of range.
Dengel misses with a right hand
and Goode counters with a head kick.
Donk. Dengel catches Goode right on the button with a cross.
Goode throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dengel tries to clinch up but Goode circles away and keeps his distance.
Goode throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dengel counter with a right hand.
Goode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Goode throws a series of punches but Dengel avoids them all with ease.

Dengel closes the distance and pushes Goode back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dengel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dengel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goode's head backwards.
Dengel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goode is looking to wear down Dengel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goode is looking to slow Dengel down with leg kicks.
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt.
Goode misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Goode. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dengel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dengel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dengel instigates a clinch.
Dengel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dengel.
Nice body punch from Goode.
Dengel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goode working aggressively here.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Goode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goode throws a head punch that misses.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Goode.
Goode is trying to stall.
Goode pushes Dengel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but Goode blocks with his arms.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but Goode blocks with his arms.
Dengel is breathing heavily.
Goode misses with an elbow over the top.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
Goode scores with a knee to the head.

Goode breaks the clinch.
Dengel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goode makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel drops his hands momentarily and Goode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goode misses with a two punch combination.
Dengel missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goode lands with a nice body punch.
Goode throws a series of strikes that have Dengel backpedaling.
Dengel tries a low kick but Goode avoids it.
Goode avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dengel throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Dengel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goode is out of range and Dengel settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode stalks Dengel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dengel's face. Dengel staggers backwards, shaken.
Dengel swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Goode misses with a two punch combination.
Dengel thumps Goode with a low kick.
Dengel blocks a head kick by Goode.
Dengel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dengel throws a lazy right hand but Goode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dengel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Dengel lands.
Goode tries to land a front kick but Dengel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dengel.

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.
Goode throws a hook but Dengel avoids it easily.
Goode scores with a three punch combo!
Dengel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goode throws a lazy right hand but Dengel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dengel is looking to clinch but Goode is avoiding it.
Goode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dengel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Dengel.
Dengel punishes Goode's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dengel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Dengel misses.
Dengel is looking to clinch.
Dengel tries to clinch but Goode moves out of range.
Dengel throws a front kick aimed at Goode's knee but Goode avoids it well.
Goode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dengel misses with a lunging right hand
and Goode counters with a left and a right that stings Dengel.
Dengel shoots for a takedown but Goode 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.
A head kick misses from Goode.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.

Goode gets tackled into the cage by Dengel. Dengel maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel lands a knee to the head.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Dengel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
Goode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dengel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goode lands a nice shot to the body.
Dengel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Goode has had enough of the clinch but Dengel keeps him there for the moment.
Dengel lands a nice elbow.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode is trying to stall.
Goode pushes Dengel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goode can't break the clinch.
Goode wants to get back to striking at distance but Dengel won't allow it.
Goode tries to land a knee to the head but Dengel blocks with his arms.
Goode lands a nice uppercut.
Goode lands an elbow just above Dengel 's eye.
Goode blocks an elbow strike from Dengel.
Dengel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dengel connects with a knee to the head.
Dengel takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dengel misses with an elbow strike.
Goode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dengel throws an elbow but it misses.
Goode tries a knee to the head but Dengel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dengel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goode lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dengel backwards.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goode has had enough of the clinch but Dengel keeps him there for the moment.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goode working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goode digs a right hand into Dengel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dengel's gas tank.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dengel's elbow.
Dengel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goode is pushing Dengel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goode throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dengels head.
Goode works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dengel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goode misses with a knee to the head.
Goode takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dengel blocks an uppercut.
Goode lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goode.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Goode lands a shot to the body.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goode with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dengel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel avoiding damage as Goode throws knees to the body.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Goode wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goode lands a hook to the side of the head.

Goode breaks from the clinch.
Dengel doesn't manage to clinch there - Goode circles away.
Dengel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goode.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dengel was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
Goode misses with the combination.
Johnny Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dengel fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four 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.
Goode throws the kick towards the body but Dengel avoids it.
Dengel throws a solid leg kick but Goode takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dengel.
Goode connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dengel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goode stuffs the takedown attempt from Dengel. Dengel gets slowly back to his feet.
Goode throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Goode misses

and Dengel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goode won't be happy with that.
Dengel landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dengel dives in and scores a takedown into Goode's guard.
Dengel throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
Dengel working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dengel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dengel manages to get himself to full guard.
Dengel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goode with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dengel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goode.
Dengel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dengel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode is looking to work some ground and pound but Dengel has wrist control.
Dengel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goode thows a big elbow that misses.
Dengel has his hands on Goode's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gus Dengel.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses.
Goode tests Dengel's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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.
Goode looks to land a combination but Dengel avoids it well.
No luck for Dengel with that takedown attempt.
Goode misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dengel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goode slips a jab from Dengel.
Dengel throws a solid leg kick but Goode takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dengel.
Dengel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goode avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dengel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goode doesn't seem phased though.
Dengel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dengel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goode looks to land a body kick but Dengel moved away.
Dengel throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Jab from Dengel.
Dengel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goode's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Goode. Those never looked like landing.
Dengel lands a really nice looking cross but Goode seems unphased.
Johnny Goode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Dengel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goode throws a combination that misses
and Dengel counters with a leg kick.
Dengel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goode throws a nice head kick!
Goode keeps the fight on the outside.
Dengel throws a nice looking combination but Goode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dengel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goode.
Goode is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goode slips under a jab from Dengel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Dengel dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Goode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dengel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt.
Dengel missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dengel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dengel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dengel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dengel tries to clinch there but Goode circles away.
Dengel cracks Goode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goode slips a jab and a cross from Dengel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goode is out of range and Dengel settles back down.
Dengel misses with a wild combination.
Dengel is looking to clinch but Goode is avoiding it.
Goode throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dengel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dengel misses with a jab to the body
letting Goode counter with a right hand.
Dengel throws a right hand that misses
and Goode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dengel motions for Goode to come forward. Dengel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dengel lands with a hook. Goode tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goode lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dengel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goode thinking.
Goode lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goode misses with a low kick.
Goode throws a body kick the misses
and Dengel counters with a low kick, right behind Goode 's knee.
Dengel throws a combination that misses
and Goode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dengel misses with a low kick.
Dengel feints and then cracks Goode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goode down.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Dengel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goode throws a leg kick
and Dengel counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel throws a leg kick but Goode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dengel connects with an inside leg kick.
Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dengel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Dengel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dengel lands in his opponent's guard.
Goode controlling Dengel's posture.
Dengel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goode working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Goode just wasn't active enough.
Goode throws a combination that misses
and Dengel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dengel throws an overhand right that lands on Goode's shoulder, as Goode tries to avoid the shot.
Dengel digs a good body shot into Goode's ribs.
Dengel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Dengel misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dengel tries to bum rush Goode with a series of wild strikes but Goode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dengel misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Dengel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dengel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Gus Dengel!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gus Dengel!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!

Gus Dengel wins by majority decision!
Gus Dengel is the new bantamweight champion!