PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbarrel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deliver. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Scot Goodbarrel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Backlund
vs
Goodbarrel

189 cm
34
189 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

185 cm
35
190 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Bullet Proof System

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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund misses with a body kick.
Backlund connects with an inside leg kick.

Goodbarrel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel 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.
Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodbarrel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodbarrel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Goodbarrel stands and steps away. Backlund gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Backlund is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund looking to control.

Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodbarrel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodbarrel won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Goodbarrel looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throwing strikes from guard but Backlund blocks nicely.
Goodbarrel wants to stand but Backlund has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goodbarrel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodbarrel won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Goodbarrel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Backlund is adopting a defensive guard.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodbarrel checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodbarrel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Backlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodbarrel is working away from the top position though.
Goodbarrel tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.

Goodbarrel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Backlund wants to control but Goodbarrel is keeping busy.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodbarrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodbarrel's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Backlund is looking for a rear naked choke here but Goodbarrel reverses the position brilliantly into Backlund's guard!
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Goodbarrel is proving a slippery customer.
Goodbarrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodbarrel tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goodbarrel shoots in and bounces Backlund off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodbarrel advances position into side control!
Backlund is looking for a sweep.

Goodbarrel decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Backlund tries to sprawl but Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is trying to control but can't.
Scot Goodbarrel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backlund keeping hold of Goodbarrel's head, controlling as best he can.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodbarrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodbarrel's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund avoiding Goodbarrel 's attempts to control his hands.

Goodbarrel defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Backlund looking to control.
Goodbarrel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodbarrel works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Backlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard but Goodbarrel has mounted him!
Backlund is bucking up trying to escape but Goodbarrel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Backlund tries to reverse the position but Goodbarrel maintains control.
Backlund is squirming around, avoiding Goodbarrel's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Backlund because Goodbarrel loaded up on that one.
Backlund tries to lock up and control but Goodbarrel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodbarrel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Backlund looks a forlorn figure.
Backlund has given up his back here.
Backlund just trying to survive but Goodbarrel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Backlund turns into Goodbarrel and is now in his guard.
Goodbarrel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodbarrel is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goodbarrel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goodbarrel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Backlund has passed into half guard!

Backlund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Goodbarrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Backlund gets caught flat footed, as Goodbarrel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodbarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.

Backlund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodbarrel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodbarrel is fighting to break Backlund's control of his arms but Backlund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goodbarrel is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
Goodbarrel is trying to control the action in half guard but Backlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Backlund trying to control here.
Backlund moves into full guard.
Backlund controlling Goodbarrel's posture.
Goodbarrel 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backlund working a defensive guard here.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Backlund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodbarrel wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.

Goodbarrel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodbarrel pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodbarrel thows a huge punch but Backlund dodges it nicely.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Goodbarrel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scot Goodbarrel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodbarrel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Backlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodbarrel is working away from the top position though.
Goodbarrel is taking a breather. Backlund says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund misses with a leg kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a three punch combo that has Backlund backing up. Backlund nods at Goodbarrel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob Backlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Backlund enables Goodbarrel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Backlund manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scot Goodbarrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodbarrel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.