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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Artis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Artis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat shoots in looking for a takedown but Artis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artis is fending him off so far but Goat persists. Nope, Artis circles away and we're back to standing.
Artis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Artis.
Goat shoots in for a takedown but Artis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Artis counters by clinching up.
Artis misses with a knee strike.
Goat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Artis pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
Goat controlling the action here.
Goat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goat wants to control but Artis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat prevents Artis from improving his position.
Goat wants to take a breather but Artis is having none of it.
Goat wants to work for an arm triangle but Artis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Artis wants to get back to his feet.
Goat is looking for a kimura here.
Artis trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Artis is refusing to be controlled, as Goat sits in half guard.
Artis trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Artis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goat looking to pass the guard.
Artis trying to keep a closed guard but Goat is proving a slippery customer.
Goat preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goat dives in and grabs Artis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artis pushes down on Goat's head and hops out.
Artis unleashes a big counter combination but Goat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Artis slams his shin into Goat's torso.
Artis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Artis scores with a jab to the head.
Goat with a poor takedown
and Artis counters with a right hand to the body.
Artis throws a sloppy head kick and Goat moves out of range easily.
Goat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goat has his takedown stuffed
and Artis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Artis counters by moving into the clinch.
Artis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat tries for a takedown but Artis manages to get underhooks.
Goat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Artis to keep the fight standing.
Goat is trying to pull guard but Artis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goat tightens his grip and picks Artis up, before dumping him to the ground. Artis manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat trying to move into half guard but instead Artis has managed to sweep!
Goat is breathing heavily.
Artis trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Artis wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.
Goat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artis is one step ahead there.
Artis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Artis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goat with a poor takedown
and Artis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goat really felt that one!
Goat has his takedown stuffed
and Artis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goat thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Artis counters with a crisp one two that drops Goat! Artis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goat to his feet! Goat is in big trouble!
Goat is rocked!
Artis throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Goat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artis.
Marshall Artis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goat shoots and misses
and Artis counters with a nice right hand that sends Goat toppling to the canvas! Goat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Artis finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artis scores with a nice body kick.
Artis is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.
Artis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artis stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Artis counters with a one-two to the body.
Goat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goat fails with the takedown
and Artis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artis stuns Goat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Artis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Goat to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Goat looks to clinch but Artis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Goat taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marshall Artis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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