PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Banner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pump Up The Jam. Goodbarrel has chosen Deliver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scot Goodbarrel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banner
vs
Goodbarrel

180 cm
42
175 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

185 cm
32
190 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it.

Goodbarrel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodbarrel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banner regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to roll over but Goodbarrel keeps him under control.
Well, if Goodbarrel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Goodbarrel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goodbarrel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodbarrel controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Goodbarrel has control of the leg.
Banner gets full guard.

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.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodbarrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodbarrel is aware though and is defending well.
Goodbarrel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Goodbarrel avoids it well and moves away.
Goodbarrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodbarrel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Goodbarrel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goodbarrel is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goodbarrel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nice strikes from Goodbarrel there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Goodbarrel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodbarrel wants to stand up but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Goodbarrel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Banner looking for a guillotine here but Goodbarrel defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Goodbarrel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner tries to buck Goodbarrel off but Goodbarrel is having none of it.
Goodbarrel scores with punches from side control.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel laying and praying for a moment but Banner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Goodbarrel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel moves to back control.
Banner tries to escape the position.
Banner trying to control the position but Goodbarrel manages to sink in the hooks.
Goodbarrel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Banner.
Goodbarrel is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodbarrel is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Goodbarrel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goodbarrel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner.

Goodbarrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.

Goodbarrel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banner uses it to pass to side control.
An elbow from Banner crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel is looking for a sweep.
Goodbarrel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodbarrel defends it well.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Goodbarrel trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodbarrel!
Banner avoids the attempt from Goodbarrel to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel is working to get back to half guard.
Goodbarrel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goodbarrel tries to control the position but Banner now has his back.
Goodbarrel is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is trying to stick to Goodbarrel's back but Goodbarrel is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodbarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses

and Banner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodbarrel!

Goodbarrel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goodbarrel misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Goodbarrel fails with the takedown.
Banner feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodbarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodbarrel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodbarrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.

Goodbarrel shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner's guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodbarrel defends well.
Goodbarrel content to stall in guard here.
Goodbarrel wanted to stand there but Banner had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scot Goodbarrel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodbarrel is defended easily by Banner.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goodbarrel sprawls and moves away.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.

That's four 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.
Goodbarrel leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodbarrel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banner.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodbarrel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbarrel dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Goodbarrel's head and hops out.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Goodbarrel is quick to defend against it.
Goodbarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Goodbarrel avoids it well and moves away.

Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scot Goodbarrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodbarrel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.