PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbarrel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Aguilar
vs
Goodbarrel

180 cm
23
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Goodbarrel.
Aguilar throws a body shot but no joy.
Aguilar tries a low kick but Goodbarrel avoids it.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Goodbarrel as Aguilar shoots in.
Aguilar misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aguilar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goodbarrel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodbarrel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodbarrel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel fakes the leg kick and cracks Aguilar in the body.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick.
Aguilar throws a solid leg kick but Goodbarrel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aguilar.
Aguilar catches Goodbarrel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been hearing reports that Aguilar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodbarrel cracks the inside of Aguilar's front leg.
Goodbarrel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodbarrel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodbarrel.
Aguilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away.
Goodbarrel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel blocks a low kick nicely.
Aguilar misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goodbarrel throws a head kick that half lands.
Goodbarrel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick.
Aguilar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel feints and then cracks Aguilar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aguilar down.
Goodbarrel darts in trying to clinch

and Aguilar counters with a shoot takedown. Goodbarrel fights it but they end up in guard.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goodbarrel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodbarrel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodbarrel wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling the position.

Aguilar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goodbarrel dives on top into guard.

Aguilar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Goodbarrel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar throws an elbow that misses. Goodbarrel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguilar's guard. Nice move by Goodbarrel!

Aguilar is looking for a triangle here but Goodbarrel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aguilar is trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aguilar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodbarrel's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aguilar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goodbarrel pushes past his half guard into mount!
Aguilar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodbarrel tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Aguilar is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodbarrel has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodbarrel avoids the attempt from Aguilar to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goodbarrel throws a push kick but Aguilar slaps the foot to one side.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodbarrel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Aguilar misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goodbarrel throws a hook but Aguilar avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aguilar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodbarrel checks the leg kick.

Goodbarrel rushes Aguilar and presses him up against the cage.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but Goodbarrel has him pressed against the cage.
Goodbarrel has Aguilar pressed against the cage, preventing Aguilar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aguilar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goodbarrel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aguilar is working for takedown but Goodbarrel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel works on Aguilar's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aguilars head.
Goodbarrel pushes Aguilar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodbarrel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodbarrel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Goodbarrel just leaning against Aguilar, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodbarrel.
A nice left hand lands by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel trying to stall but Aguilar improves his position.
Aguilar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodbarrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodbarrel as the two fighters clinch.
Goodbarrel lands with a left to the head.
Goodbarrel lands an uppercut.
Goodbarrel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodbarrel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Goodbarrel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Goodbarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodbarrel scores with a shot to the side of Aguilar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel is working Aguilar over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Goodbarrel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goodbarrel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aguilar.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands a right hand.
Aguilar is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodbarrel has double underhooks.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodbarrel scores with a shot to the side of Aguilar's head.

Aguilar is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Goodbarrel.
Oh Aguilar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodbarrel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aguilars head.
Goodbarrel lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodbarrel creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Aguilar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Aguilar drops to his knees and Goodbarrel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.