PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 1489 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 208 p4p, 250 weight class). Goku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Makafushigi Adventure. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dilbrandt
vs
Goku

180 cm
22
164
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
169
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goku pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goku throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Goku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Goku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goku tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Goku sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goku throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku takes one to the chin there.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Goku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Goku forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Goku is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Goku.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku.

It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Goku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goku misses with a leg kick.
Goku shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Goku's legs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Goku throws a head punch that misses.
Goku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dilbrandt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goku can turn it around.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku.
Goku is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt is pushing Goku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Goku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt gets through Goku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Goku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goku lands a nice short elbow.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goku prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Goku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Goku lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goku on the ground.
Dilbrandt taking some punishment here, with Goku in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Goku not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Goku is looking for submissions but instead, Dilbrandt has regained full guard.
Dilbrandt controlling Goku's posture.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Goku forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Son Goku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goku lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Goku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Goku.
Goku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working aggressively here.
Goku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goku up against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Goku.

Goku lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goku.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Goku's head to control him but Goku postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goku's back!
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goku tries to roll but Dilbrandt sticks to his back.
Goku wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Goku is blocking nicely.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard.
Goku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goku tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goku looking for a sweep. Not yet Goku, not yet.
Dilbrandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dilbrandt's guard.

Goku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goku trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Goku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Son Goku has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep here but Goku controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goku pushes down on Dilbrandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Goku is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Son Goku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Goku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Goku misses the target.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goku sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goku was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to wear down Goku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damian Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.

Goku drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt stalling.
Goku working aggressively here.
Son Goku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goku letting Dilbrandt take a breather here.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.

Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goku under the eye.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Goku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.

Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Goku prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goku is looking for a takedown.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Goku blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goku is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Goku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Goku with a series of wild strikes but Goku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goku eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Goku avoids them all with ease.
Goku feints the counter takedown.
Goku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Goku's defenses.
Goku tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt cracks Goku with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Goku avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Goku.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goku manages to avoid it.
Goku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goku shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Son Goku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Goku moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Goku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Goku avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goku 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Goku!
Son Goku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.