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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Backlund misses with a body kick. Backlund connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2# 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. #SUB# 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. #SU2# Goodbarrel stands and steps away. Backlund gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2# 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.
#SUB# 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. #T2# 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.
#REF3# 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. #T3##TD2# 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. #SUB2# 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!#T4##SUB# 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! #R2##TD2# 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.#SU2# Goodbarrel decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# 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.#T1# Backlund avoiding Goodbarrel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB# 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. #T2##SUB# 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. #T3# 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. #T4# 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.#SUB2# Goodbarrel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Backlund has passed into half guard!
#SUB# 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! #R3##TD2# 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. #SUB# 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. #T1# 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. #T2# 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Backlund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# 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. #SUB# 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.#T4# 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.#REF3# 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!#TD2# 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.
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Event:
SPI: Rio - 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD# 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.#REVB# 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.#SUB# Goodbarrel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1# 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.
#SUB# 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.
#T2# Goodbarrel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man. Man tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB# Goodbarrel working for the choke. #SUB# 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. #SUB# Goodbarrel is looking for the choke from the back position but Man is controlling his hands well. #SUB# 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.
#T4##SUB# Goodbarrel looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# 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! #R2# Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# 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.#CL# 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.#TD# 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. #T1# Goodbarrel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# 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.#T2# 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.#SUB# 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.#T3##ES2# 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.
#BC# 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.
#T4# Man throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# 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.
#BC# Goodbarrel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# 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!#REVB# 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! #R3# Goodbarrel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Goodbarrel clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
#BC# 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.#TD# 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.#ES2# 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.#T1# 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. #CL# Goodbarrel gets a clinch. #BC2# 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.
#T2# Goodbarrel throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Goodbarrel moves into range and clinches up with Man.#BC2# 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.#T3# Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodbarrel. #TD# 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. #T4# 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. #SUB# 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. #REVB# 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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Event:
UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the bread basket. Goodbarrel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jackson misses. Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Goodbarrel throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Goodbarrel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Goodbarrel fails with the takedown.#TD2# Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! 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! Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Goodbarrel on that attempt. Goodbarrel scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Jackson throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##CL# Jackson clinches up with Goodbarrel and pushes him back against the cage. Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Goodbarrel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Goodbarrel throwing strikes but missing. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully. Jackson controlling Goodbarrel's posture. #T2##SU2# Goodbarrel stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Jackson pushes Goodbarrel off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Goodbarrel closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Goodbarrel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jackson is fighting to break Goodbarrel's control of his arms but Goodbarrel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Goodbarrel wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Goodbarrel is keeping the position. Goodbarrel wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goodbarrel there! Jackson controlling from mount. #T4# 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. Jackson wants to control the pace but Goodbarrel is squirming around nicely. Jackson avoids the attempt from Goodbarrel to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Goodbarrel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away. Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Goodbarrel trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. Murray Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbarrel missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson. Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SU2# Goodbarrel gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. Goodbarrel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Goodbarrel persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing. Goodbarrel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning. Goodbarrel wants to clinch.#T2##TD2# Goodbarrel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Goodbarrel content to control rather than advance. Goodbarrel not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jackson wants to control but Goodbarrel is keeping busy and won't allow it. Goodbarrel trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodbarrel has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SUB2# Goodbarrel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodbarrel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Goodbarrel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodbarrel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jackson manages to get back to half guard.#SU2# Goodbarrel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up. Goodbarrel scores with a punch to the head. Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# Goodbarrel with a poor takedown and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.#CL2# Goodbarrel clinches with his opponent.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Goodbarrel jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Goodbarrel keeps moving. Goodbarrel trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. 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. The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Goodbarrel moves away and avoids it. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
letting Goodbarrel counter with a right hand. Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson cracks Goodbarrel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Goodbarrel lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2# It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut. Jackson misses with a straight left. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodbarrel. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Goodbarrel wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Goodbarrel tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodbarrel drops back down to his feet.
Goodbarrel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Goodbarrel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Goodbarrel slips under a jab. Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a jab. Jackson throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range. #CL2# Goodbarrel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Goodbarrel jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
#SUB2# Goodbarrel working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Goodbarrel is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#T2# Jackson slips nicely into half guard. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbarrel keeps working. Goodbarrel trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
#T3# Jackson content to control rather than advance. Goodbarrel looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Goodbarrel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodbarrel. Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Goodbarrel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully. Jackson is trying to keep Goodbarrel in close.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Goodbarrel is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goodbarrel has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Goodbarrel moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL2# Goodbarrel forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches. Goodbarrel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy. Nice body punch from Jackson. Goodbarrel has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Goodbarrel being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Goodbarrel manages to pull guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson continues to stall.#T1# More hug and hope from Jackson. Goodbarrel looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodbarrel, not yet. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Goodbarrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson sets himself, and Goodbarrel steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time. Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson jabs Goodbarrel right on the nose. Goodbarrel blinks but takes it well. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Goodbarrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.#T3# Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Goodbarrel wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.#CL2# Goodbarrel closes the distance and clinches. Goodbarrel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson cracks a nice hook into Goodbarrel's ribs. A swing and a miss from Jackson. Goodbarrel is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
#TD2# Goodbarrel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodbarrel lands in his opponent's guard.#T4# Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. Goodbarrel scoring with some ground and pound. Goodbarrel trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goodbarrel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson had his way with Scot Goodbarrel in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range. Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Goodbarrel scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Goodbarrel looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbarrel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goodbarrel being controlled here momentarily. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Goodbarrel throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodbarrel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2# Goodbarrel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson! Goodbarrel trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3# Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Scot Goodbarrel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Goodbarrel looking for submissions off his back. Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Goodbarrel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Goodbarrel pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson blocks the strikes from Goodbarrel.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Murray Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson! Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title! After the fight, Murray Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# 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. #TD2# 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.
#T1# 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.#T2# 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.#SUB# 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# 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. #TD2# 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. #T4# 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!#SUB# 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. #R2##TD2# 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! #T1# 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.#T2# 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.#SUB2# 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. #SUB2# 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.
#T3# Goodbarrel is looking for a sweep. Goodbarrel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# 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.#T4# 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! #R3# Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodbarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Banner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodbarrel! #ES2# 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.#T1# 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.#TD2# 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!#T2# 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. #T3##SUB# 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. #REF3# 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.#T4# 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.#TD2# 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.
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Event:
Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Goodbarrel throws a body kick that misses. Jarszczko throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodbarrel closes the distance but Jarszczko moves to the side and Jarszczko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Goodbarrel as he connects with a hook. Jarszczko avoids the body shot from Goodbarrel.
A swing and a miss from Jarszczko. Jarszczko misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Goodbarrel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarszczko. Goodbarrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarszczko was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodbarrel. As Goodbarrel backs away, Jarszczko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Jarszczko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarszczko misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Goodbarrel moves into the clinch.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Goodbarrel fails to land. Jarszczko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jarszczko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goodbarrel misses with a short punch on the inside. Jarszczko cracks Goodbarrel with a nice body shot.#BC# Jarszczko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodbarrel checks a leg kick. Jarszczko punishes Goodbarrel's body with a nice straight punch. Jarszczko scores with a push kick. Goodbarrel fails in his attempt to clinch. Goodbarrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarszczko. Jarszczko thumps Goodbarrel with a low kick. Jarszczko throws a leg kick that misses. And Goodbarrel responds with a good body kick, but Jarszczko manages to step out the way in time. Jarszczko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodbarrel's calf. Nice body kick there by Jarszczko.#T2# Jarszczko lands a jab to the nose. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Goodbarrel misses. Goodbarrel misses with a body kick. Jarszczko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jarszczko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodbarrel on the side of the head. Goodbarrel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jarszczko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodbarrel momentarily.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Jarszczko tries to work over Goodbarrel's front leg with a kick but Goodbarrel checks it. Jarszczko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarszczko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2# Goodbarrel has closed the distance and engaged Jarszczko in a clinch.
#T3# Goodbarrel blocking some punches.
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarszczko. Jarszczko lands with a left to the head. Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Jarszczko controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodbarrel. Jarszczko blocking some punches.
Goodbarrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarszczko controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jarszczko. Jarszczko tries to work over Goodbarrel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Jarszczko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jarszczko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodbarrel doesn't seem bothered though. Jarszczko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodbarrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jarszczko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Diego Jarszczko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jarszczko misses with a straight right. #T4# Goodbarrel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Goodbarrel jabs at Jarszczko's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jarszczko throws a leg kick and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Goodbarrel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarszczko misses the jab. Goodbarrel wants to counter the offense by Jarszczko and move into the clinch position. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarszczko.
Goodbarrel blocks a head kick by Jarszczko.
Goodbarrel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jarszczko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jarszczko throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range. Goodbarrel fails in his attempt to clinch. A big left from Goodbarrel misses. It looked like Jarszczko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Jarszczko dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Goodbarrel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarszczko circles away.
Jarszczko lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodbarrel's head. Diego Jarszczko is winning the standup battle so far. Jarszczko lands a front kick. Goodbarrel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarszczko. Goodbarrel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodbarrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarszczko. Goodbarrel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Goodbarrel misses the jab. Jarszczko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Goodbarrel tries to counter with a clinch but Jarszczko shakes him off and moves away. Jarszczko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodbarrel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jarszczko rather than just go for the knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbarrel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Goodbarrel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jarszczko in his tracks. Jarszczko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jarszczko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Goodbarrel tries to clinch but Jarszczko moves out of range. Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodbarrel throws out the jab. Goodbarrel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jarszczko throws a low kick, looking for Goodbarrel's leg but Goodbarrel calmly moves out of range. Goodbarrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarszczko. Jarszczko obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jarszczko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodbarrel scrambles back to his feet. Goodbarrel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jab, jab by Jarszczko - just one landing. Jarszczko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodbarrel.
Jarszczko is looking to land body kicks. Goodbarrel misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Goodbarrel thuds his shin into the meat of Jarszczko's side.#T2# Goodbarrel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarszczko counters with a nice body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jarszczko misses with a leg kick. Jarszczko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarszczko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodbarrel on the side of the head. Jarszczko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Goodbarrel wants to clinch up but Jarszczko keeps it at a distance. Jarszczko swings away with a leg kick that misses. It seemed like Goodbarrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A shot to the liver by Goodbarrel. Beautiful body shot. Goodbarrel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jarszczko's head. Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodbarrel.
Jarszczko lands the left hand.#T3# Jarszczko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice jab there from Jarszczko. Goodbarrel throws a shot from downtown. Jarszczko moves away and avoids it. It looked like Jarszczko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodbarrel. Jarszczko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jarszczko throws a right hand that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jarszczko throws a leg kick but Goodbarrel sees it coming and moves out of range. Jarszczko connects with an inside leg kick. Jarszczko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick from Jarszczko misses. Goodbarrel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jarszczko misses with a body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Jarszczko takes one to the chin there. Jarszczko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jarszczko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodbarrel. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goodbarrel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Goodbarrel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarszczko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodbarrel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarszczko. Jarszczko scores with a jab to the head.
Goodbarrel jabs at Jarszczko's body. Jarszczko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodbarrel's calf. Jarszczko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Goodbarrel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Goodbarrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarszczko is looking to counter punch. Jarszczko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Jarszczko dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Goodbarrel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jarszczko. Jarszczko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jarszczko throws a looping overhand right but Goodbarrel ducks down to avoid it. Jarszczko throws out a leg kick but Goodbarrel moves out of range and Jarszczko only half commits. Jarszczko slips under a jab. Nice cross by Jarszczko. Jarszczko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodbarrel can do to turn this around? Goodbarrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jarszczko misses with a left hand and Goodbarrel counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Jarszczko. Jarszczko misses with an uppercut. Goodbarrel saw that one coming.#T1# A head kick misses from Jarszczko. Goodbarrel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goodbarrel throws a looping overhand right but Jarszczko ducks down to avoid it. Goodbarrel works the jab nicely. Goodbarrel digs a good body shot into Jarszczko's ribs. Goodbarrel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jarszczko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Goodbarrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a nice kick to the body. Goodbarrel tries to land a front kick but Jarszczko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Goodbarrel moves out of range of the body kick. Goodbarrel tries to counter by closing the distance. Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
Scot Goodbarrel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jarszczko jabs Goodbarrel right on the nose. Goodbarrel blinks but takes it well. 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!#CL2# Goodbarrel moves into the clinch.#BC# Jarszczko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko throws a nice outside leg kick. A big left from Jarszczko misses. Jarszczko moves into range and connects with a jab. Goodbarrel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jarszczko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodbarrel's calf. Goodbarrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarszczko. Jarszczko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A thudding body kick lands there by Jarszczko!
#T3# Goodbarrel takes a swing at Jarszczko's ribcage but misses. Jarszczko thinks about countering with a head kick. Jarszczko ducks under a wild hook from Goodbarrel. Jarszczko throws a lazy right hand but Goodbarrel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jarszczko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel throws a shot to the body.
Jarszczko avoids the body shot from Goodbarrel.
Jarszczko lands a jab to the nose. Goodbarrel on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jarszczko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Goodbarrel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jarszczko. That one must have hurt. Jarszczko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4# Goodbarrel loads up on a big right hand but Jarszczko slips the punch.#CL2# Goodbarrel has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Jarszczko. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jarszczko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jarszczko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jarszczko can't find room to land a body shot as Goodbarrel controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goodbarrel fails to land. Jarszczko prevents a body shot from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel tries to work over Jarszczko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jarszczko blocks a body shot from Goodbarrel. A short left from Jarszczko. A shot in the inside from Jarszczko. Goodbarrel is leaning against Jarszczko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Goodbarrel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarszczko. Jarszczko throws a head punch that misses. Diego Jarszczko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Goodbarrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarszczko controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Jarszczko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarszczko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Jarszczko! A victorious Diego Jarszczko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1# 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.#CUT2# 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. #T1# 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.
#T2# 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. #T3# 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. #T4# 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. #R2# 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.
#T1# 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. #CL# 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.
#T2# 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. #BC2# 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.#T3##CL# 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.
#T4# 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! #R3# 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.#CL# 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.
#CUT# 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. #BC2# Goodbarrel breaks from the clinch.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1# 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.#CL# 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.
#T2# 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.
#BC2# 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.#T3# 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. #T4# 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.#CL# 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. #R4# 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.#CL# 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.
#T1# 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.#ROC# 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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Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1# Goodbarrel walks into a left hand. A head kick by Koistinen misses and Goodbarrel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koistinen really felt that one! Good exchange - Goodbarrel coming out on top. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Goodbarrel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Goodbarrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koistinen. Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goodbarrel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Goodbarrel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koistinen. Goodbarrel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen. Goodbarrel misses with a straight right. 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! Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Koistinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Goodbarrel thows a body kick. Koistinen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Koistinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Goodbarrel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koistinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Koistinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# Koistinen misses the jab. Nice defenses there by Goodbarrel. It looked like Goodbarrel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Koistinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Goodbarrel looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range. Goodbarrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking. Goodbarrel misses the jab. Koistinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Koistinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body kick. Goodbarrel blocks the body kick.
Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a left hand and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut. Goodbarrel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koistinen throws a chopping leg kick but Goodbarrel manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Goodbarrel is looking to counter punch. 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! Goodbarrel thuds a left hand into Koistinen's body. Goodbarrel connects with the punch.#T2# Koistinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Koistinen misses the shot to the body. Koistinen slips a straight right by Goodbarrel. A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Goodbarrel lands with an uppercut that bounces Koistinen off the cage and back into range. Koistinen throws an off balance right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Koistinen as he checks the leg kick. Goodbarrel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koistinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Goodbarrel lands a jab to the head.
Goodbarrel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Koistinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel. Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koistinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut. Goodbarrel connects with a right hand. Koistinen shakes it off. Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses. Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goodbarrel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Koistinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3# Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range. Koistinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koistinen avoids the body shot from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws an overhand right that lands on Koistinen's shoulder, as Koistinen tries to avoid the shot. Goodbarrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koistinen throws a leg kick but Goodbarrel sees it coming and checks it nicely. Goodbarrel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodbarrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goodbarrel prevents a body shot from Koistinen. Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head. Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow. Goodbarrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodbarrel. #T4# Goodbarrel tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the cage. Goodbarrel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Goodbarrel is working Koistinen over against the cage. Koistinen throws a head punch that misses. Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koistinen or not. Goodbarrel lands a shot to the body. Koistinen looks winded! Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch.
Goodbarrel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodbarrel throws a quick inside leg kick. Koistinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodbarrel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A big left from Koistinen misses. Goodbarrel scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick. Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koistinen avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Koistinen throws a lazy body kick and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut. Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses. Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Koistinen. Koistinen misses with a right hand and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut. Goodbarrel lands with an uppercut that bounces Koistinen off the cage and back into range. Koistinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Goodbarrel lands a nice hook to Koistinen's body. Koistinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Koistinen slips under a jab. Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koistinen can do to turn this around? Goodbarrel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Goodbarrel is looking to counter with a body kick. Good leg kick by Koistinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Goodbarrel off balance momentarily. A nice leg kick lands there from Goodbarrel. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koistinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Goodbarrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Koistinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Koistinen throws a combination that misses and Goodbarrel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Koistinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Goodbarrel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Koistinen throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range. Goodbarrel checks the leg kick. Koistinen throws a front kick aimed at Goodbarrel's knee but Goodbarrel avoids it well. Goodbarrel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Koistinen misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Goodbarrel throws a shot from downtown. Koistinen moves away and avoids it. Koistinen misses with a leg kick and Goodbarrel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Koistinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel slips a straight right by Koistinen. Koistinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodbarrel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Koistinen is breathing heavily. Koistinen lands a jab. Koistinen throws a leg kick and Goodbarrel counters with a thumping low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goodbarrel lands with a nice body punch. #T2# Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodbarrel delivers a nice body kick. Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Koistinen. Goodbarrel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A good leg kick by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel thows a body kick. Koistinen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Koistinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Goodbarrel scores with a three punch combo!
Koistinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Goodbarrel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodbarrel jabs at Koistinen's body. Goodbarrel throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it. Goodbarrel scores with a leg kick.
Goodbarrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
Scot Goodbarrel is winning the standup battle so far. Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to counter by closing the distance. Goodbarrel looks to land a left hand but Koistinen moved out of range nicely.#T3# Koistinen defending well as Goodbarrel loads up on a big left hand. Koistinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Koistinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodbarrel. Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Koistinen throws a leg kick enabling Goodbarrel to counter with a crisp jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Goodbarrel.
Koistinen moves out of range of the body kick from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel connects with an inside leg kick. Goodbarrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Koistinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Koistinen tests Goodbarrel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away. The fighters circle momentarily. Koistinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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! Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range. Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Koistinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Goodbarrel scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Koistinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A low kick from Koistinen misses and Goodbarrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodbarrel. A decent looking cross lands there for Goodbarrel.#ROC# Koistinen is rocked! Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Goodbarrel moves away and avoids it. A low kick from Koistinen misses and Goodbarrel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Goodbarrel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodbarrel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Koistinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodbarrel finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Goodbarrel lands a jab. You can see that Koistinen has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Goodbarrel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koistinen in his tracks. 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 Scot Goodbarrel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Koistinen seems to have recovered his senses. A good leg kick by Koistinen. #KD# Goodbarrel sends Koistinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Goodbarrel is motioning to the referee to let Koistinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Goodbarrel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand. Goodbarrel cracks the inside of Koistinen's front leg. Goodbarrel throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goodbarrel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Koistinen stumbling back into the cage.#KD# Goodbarrel lands a big uppercut and Koistinen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koistinen looks OK. Goodbarrel waves Koistinen back to his feet! Koistinen misses the shot to the body. Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick. Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Koistinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. A good leg kick by Goodbarrel. #T1# Koistinen swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Goodbarrel is out of range. Goodbarrel lands a front kick. Goodbarrel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodbarrel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Goodbarrel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A head kick misses from Goodbarrel. Koistinen slips a straight right by Goodbarrel. A head kick misses from Goodbarrel. Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen checks a leg kick nicely. Goodbarrel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koistinen's calf. Goodbarrel lands with an overhand left. Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodbarrel was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen. Koistinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodbarrel is able to avoid easily.#T2# Goodbarrel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut lands for Koistinen. That snapped Goodbarrel's head back.
Koistinen misses with a body kick. A jab lands there for Koistinen. Goodbarrel throws a hook to the side of Koistinen's head but Koistinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Goodbarrel keeps Koistinen at a distance using the push kick. Goodbarrel lands the left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Goodbarrel. Koistinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Goodbarrel avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A little feinted left hand from Goodbarrel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Koistinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodbarrel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Goodbarrel throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily. Goodbarrel takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses. Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Goodbarrel. That's going to slow Koistinen down. Koistinen lands a right hook to the body.
Goodbarrel throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Goodbarrel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbarrel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koistinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a slapping leg kick. Koistinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Goodbarrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koistinen circles away quickly and effectively. A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Koistinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Goodbarrel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That kick from Koistinen tenderised Goodbarrel's leg. Goodbarrel is trying to keep his angry face on. A slapping leg kick lands for Koistinen.
#T4# Koistinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodbarrel. Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodbarrel. Some bone on bone action there as Goodbarrel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goodbarrel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koistinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koistinen 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 leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Koistinen blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodbarrel blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Goodbarrel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Goodbarrel throws a half hearted mid kick. A punch combination from Koistinen misses. Koistinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodbarrel is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Goodbarrel circles away from the clinch attempt and Goodbarrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goodbarrel cracks Koistinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Goodbarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a straight right hand. Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Goodbarrel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Goodbarrel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A shot to the body from Goodbarrel misses and Koistinen counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koistinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut. A big right from Koistinen misses. Goodbarrel throws a leg kick but Koistinen sees it coming and checks it nicely. Koistinen throws out a counter right but Goodbarrel avoids it with no problem. Koistinen cracks Goodbarrel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Koistinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koistinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodbarrel under the eye. Koistinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Koistinen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen is looking to slow Goodbarrel down with leg kicks. Goodbarrel connects with a right hand. Koistinen shakes it off. Koistinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodbarrel blocks the leg kick.
Goodbarrel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koistinen's hands. Koistinen tries to land a body kick and Goodbarrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Koistinen does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.#T2# Koistinen misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot lands for Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel cracks Koistinen with an open hand slap. Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Goodbarrel throwing a counter right hand but Koistinen manages to avoid it. Koistinen swings widly with a right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a leg kick. Goodbarrel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Koistinen throws the left hand but Goodbarrel avoids the punch easily. Koistinen swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter with head kicks. Goodbarrel misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel misses the jab.#T3# Koistinen throws a body kick that misses. Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Koistinen looks to clinch and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand. A slapping body kick lands there for Koistinen. Goodbarrel blocks a leg kick. Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away. Koistinen throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range. Koistinen throws a nice inside leg kick. Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice shot by Koistinen. Koistinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodbarrel connects with a body shot. Koistinen tries to clinch but Goodbarrel is having none of it. Nice shot by Goodbarrel.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Goodbarrel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen. Koistinen misses with a hook. Goodbarrel ducked under it nicely. Koistinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Goodbarrel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Goodbarrel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Koistinen misses the body punch and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Goodbarrel feints and then cracks Koistinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koistinen down. Koistinen tried to score with a low kick but Goodbarrel checks it. Koistinen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Koistinen has managed to clinch.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Koistinen tries to pull guard but Goodbarrel won't allow it.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kristus Koistinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Koistinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Koistinen lands a nice hook to Goodbarrel's body. Goodbarrel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Koistinen wants to slow Goodbarrel down by chopping away at his legs. Goodbarrel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koistinen takes a swing at Goodbarrel's ribcage but misses. Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel scores with a jab to the head.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range. Koistinen connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodbarrel lands a slapping body shot.
Koistinen throws a leg kick that is checked letting Goodbarrel counter with a right hand. Koistinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Goodbarrel lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet. Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Koistinen stumbling back into the cage. Goodbarrel throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it. Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it and Goodbarrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Koistinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodbarrel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a huge left! Koistinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Goodbarrel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koistinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Goodbarrel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Goodbarrel! Scot Goodbarrel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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