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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbarrel comes to the cage accompanied by Deliver. Man has chosen Heroes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
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190 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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186 cm
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180 lbs
54 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Goodbarrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbarrel dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goodbarrel manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goodbarrel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goodbarrel wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Man tries to get to full guard but Goodbarrel has control of the leg.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodbarrel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodbarrel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is just holding on here. Goodbarrel manages to take his back.
Goodbarrel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Man defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Man tries to roll but Goodbarrel sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man.
Man tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel working for the choke.
Goodbarrel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Man knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Man for a finish.
Goodbarrel is looking for the choke from the back position but Man is controlling his hands well.
Goodbarrel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Goodbarrel avoiding Man 's attempts to control his hands.
Goodbarrel biding his time, controlling Man.
Man is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel looking for the choke but no joy.
Goodbarrel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goodbarrel gets his hands free as Man looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Goodbarrel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodbarrel pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries to circle away but Goodbarrel has him pinned against the cage.
Goodbarrel is struggling to control the position.
Goodbarrel lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel drags the fight down to the ground.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbarrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Goodbarrel passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goodbarrel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man trying to control here.
Goodbarrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man tries to roll over but Goodbarrel keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel working Man over with strikes.
Scot Goodbarrel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodbarrel wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodbarrel lands strikes from half guard.
Goodbarrel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goodbarrel wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Goodbarrel lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goodbarrel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man wants to stall.
Goodbarrel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Goodbarrel with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Man misses.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodbarrel instigates a clinch.
Goodbarrel tries to pull guard but Man won't allow it.
Goodbarrel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Goodbarrel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodbarrel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Man is looking to stand back up but Goodbarrel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to get to full guard but Goodbarrel has control of the leg.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodbarrel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch.
Goodbarrel swinging wildly here.
Man unleashes a big counter combination but Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Man misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Goodbarrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Goodbarrel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goodbarrel has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Goodbarrel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goodbarrel gets a clinch.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodbarrel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ice Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodbarrel moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodbarrel moves out of range of the strikes.
Man leaves Goodbarrel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scot Goodbarrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodbarrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodbarrel.
Man cracks Goodbarrel with an open hand slap.
Goodbarrel dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Goodbarrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scot Goodbarrel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodbarrel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodbarrel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goodbarrel preventing the sweep.
Goodbarrel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Man is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goodbarrel, into his guard.
Goodbarrel pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodbarrel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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