PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible. Goodbarrel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vasilyevich
vs
Goodbarrel

183 cm
25
196 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Modern Wear Apparel
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbarrel scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodbarrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilyevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodbarrel throws out the jab.
Vasilyevich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vasilyevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Goodbarrel tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilyevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilyevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasilyevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel connects with the punch.
Goodbarrel misses the shot to the body.
Vasilyevich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodbarrel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilyevich throws a poor cross that misses

and Goodbarrel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodbarrel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilyevich wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.
Vasilyevich seems keen to control Goodbarrel's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.
Vasilyevich wants to control but Goodbarrel passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodbarrel in particular looking to stall.
Vasilyevich is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilyevich checks a leg kick.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilyevich off balance momentarily.
Goodbarrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilyevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel keeps Vasilyevich at a distance using the push kick.
Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilyevich moves away.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight right.
Goodbarrel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vasilyevich misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasilyevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodbarrel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodbarrel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Goodbarrel takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilyevich lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Vasilyevich breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Goodbarrel coming out on top.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilyevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodbarrel throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilyevich misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasilyevich misses with a right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a good low kick that Vasilyevich was not able to check.
Goodbarrel throws a body punch but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilyevich fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodbarrel in the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vasilyevich throws a hook but Goodbarrel avoids it easily.
A jab from Vasilyevich does it's job there.
A low kick from Vasilyevich misses

and Goodbarrel counters with a takedown into side control.
Vasilyevich is looking for a sweep.
Vasilyevich is working hard here to advance position.
Vasilyevich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodbarrel's best efforts.
Vasilyevich has his hands clasped together around Goodbarrel's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilyevich trying to control but Goodbarrel postures up.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goodbarrel scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilyevich defending well as Goodbarrel loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilyevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasilyevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilyevich misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vasilyevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick that knocks Goodbarrel off balance momentarily.
Vasilyevich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodbarrel's head backwards.
Goodbarrel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodbarrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodbarrel lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilyevich's head.
Goodbarrel lands a jab to Vasilyevich's midsection.
Jab, jab by Goodbarrel - just one landing.

Vasilyevich is rocked!
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel pounces like a tiger and cracks Vasilyevich with a vicious hook! Vasilyevich is down but not out! Goodbarrel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Scot Goodbarrel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ivan Vasilyevich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I only did Half Pretzel!'.