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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - I'm a Soldier. Goodbarrel has chosen Deliver as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 cm
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195 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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185 cm
32
190 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scot Goodbarrel! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet. Goodbarrel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Diego misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Goodbarrel. Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego thuds his right hand into Goodbarrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Goodbarrel misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming. Goodbarrel jabbing away but nothing is landing. Goodbarrel moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Goodbarrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodbarrel. Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Don Diego has been cut. Diego missing with a left hand there. Goodbarrel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick. Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodbarrel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Diego. Goodbarrel tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way. The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diego. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Goodbarrel blocks a head kick by Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodbarrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodbarrel misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target. Diego misses with a hook. Goodbarrel tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it. Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance. Diego throws a right hand that Goodbarrel ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodbarrel also avoids with ease. Goodbarrel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It seemed like Goodbarrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Goodbarrel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Diego closes the distance looking to clinch and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Goodbarrel scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Goodbarrel throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego moves to clinch but Goodbarrel breaks away and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goodbarrel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A cross from Goodbarrel lands. Goodbarrel loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch. Goodbarrel cracks Diego with a good jab. Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Diego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance. Nice defenses there by Diego. A big right from Goodbarrel misses. Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body shot. Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Goodbarrel misses its intended target. Goodbarrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Goodbarrel misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodbarrel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily. Goodbarrel walks into a jab. Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Goodbarrel slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Goodbarrel counters with a body kick. Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses. Goodbarrel scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one. Diego tries to clinch but Goodbarrel is having none of it. Diego backing away here, and Goodbarrel unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Goodbarrel tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot. Goodbarrel misses with a straight left. Goodbarrel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Goodbarrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Diego thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it and Goodbarrel counters with a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup. Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range. Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a right hand to the body. Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Goodbarrel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away. Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Diego misses with a left hand and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Goodbarrel takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. Diego swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diego feints and then cracks Goodbarrel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodbarrel down. Goodbarrel throws a body shot but no joy. Goodbarrel throws a body shot but no joy. Diego slips a jab from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Diego feints and then cracks Goodbarrel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodbarrel down. Goodbarrel misses with a straight left. A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target. Diego cracks Goodbarrel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Goodbarrel misses with a low kick. Diego forces Goodbarrel back against the cage and clinches. Goodbarrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goodbarrel has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodbarrel. A short right from Goodbarrel on the inside. Goodbarrel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diego is looking to clinch but Goodbarrel is avoiding it.
Diego with a jab. Goodbarrel slips under a jab from Diego. Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Goodbarrel. Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Diego scores with a nice head shot. Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Diego. Diego looks to land a right hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodbarrel tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch. Goodbarrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it. Goodbarrel lands with a short shot to the head. Goodbarrel blocks an uppercut.
Goodbarrel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. Goodbarrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diego takes a shot to the head. Goodbarrel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head. Diego is leaning against Goodbarrel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Diego lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Goodbarrel on the inside. Diego stalling.
Diego prevents a body shot from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel throws a head punch that misses. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. A frustrated look appears on Goodbarrel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Goodbarrel slips a jab from Diego. Goodbarrel misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back. Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far. Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. Goodbarrel blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut. Diego misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow. Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goodbarrel tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Goodbarrel back against the cage. Goodbarrel breaks from the clinch.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodbarrel can pounce on him.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodbarrel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A nice side step and Goodbarrel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Diego is looking to clinch but Goodbarrel is avoiding it.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Goodbarrel moved away. Diego wants to clinch up but Goodbarrel keeps it at a distance. Diego moves into the clinch. Diego scores with a nice hook to the head. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow. A right hand to the body from Diego.
Goodbarrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Diego tries a body shot but Goodbarrel blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodbarrel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goodbarrel's efforts to push away. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow. Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodbarrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodbarrels head. Diego blocking some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego cracks Goodbarrel with a nice body shot. Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. Goodbarrel tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Goodbarrel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance. Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance. Diego looks to land a combination but Goodbarrel avoids it well. Goodbarrel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego is looking to slow Goodbarrel down with leg kicks. Goodbarrel blocks the body kick.
Diego works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego scores with a jab. Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Diego stumbling back into the cage. Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel. Diego ducks under a wild hook from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel misses with the body kick enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab. Diego thuds his right hand into Goodbarrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodbarrel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Goodbarrel tries a low kick but Diego avoids it. Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Goodbarrel looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely. Diego throws a big counter combination but Goodbarrel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Goodbarrel misses the jab. Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Goodbarrel breaks away and moves out of range. Diego lands with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Goodbarrel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diego thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut. Goodbarrel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodbarrel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Goodbarrel tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way. Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Diego lands with a slapping head kick. Diego tries to clinch up but Goodbarrel circles away and keeps his distance. Diego forces Goodbarrel back against the cage and clinches. Goodbarrel lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Diego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego. Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Goodbarrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body. Diego lands a left hand.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Goodbarrel.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goodbarrel on the wrong end of a nice jab. Goodbarrel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Goodbarrel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego. Goodbarrel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodbarrel scrambles back to his feet. Goodbarrel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Diego darts in and clinches Goodbarrel up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diego lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow. Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodbarrel backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goodbarrel tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Goodbarrel back against the cage. Goodbarrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego lands a nice uppercut. Diego throws a head punch that misses. Diego lands with a right to the head. Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Goodbarrel.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a right to the head. Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a body shot. Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego prevents a body shot from Goodbarrel. A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel. Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel is rocked! Goodbarrel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Diego lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goodbarrel to his knees! Diego keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego! As Don Diego got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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