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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billi Goat (ranked 1553 p4p, 1671 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 208 p4p, 222 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm 23 172 6 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm 23 180 8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goat slips under a jab. Goat throws a quick counter head kick but Suraman was just out of range. Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraman moves away. Suraman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Suraman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Suraman checks a leg kick nicely. Goat scores with a punch to the head. Goat lands a jab to Suraman's midsection. Goat lands an overhand right. Goat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suraman on the side of the head. Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraman shoots in looking for a takedown. Goat tries to sprawl out of it but Suraman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A thudding body kick lands there by Goat!
Goat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Goat as he connects with a hook. Suraman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goat but Goat pushes him off and we're back to square one. Goat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suraman. Goat cracks Suraman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Goat misses with a body shot.
Goat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Goat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Suraman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goat pinned against the cage. Goat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Billi Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goat defends it nicely. Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Suraman tries to clinch but Goat moves out of range. A nice leg kick from Goat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suraman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck for Suraman with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Horrible takedown attempt by Suraman or perhaps it was just good defense by Goat, which made it look bad. No luck with that takedown attempt from Suraman. Goat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Suraman dives in for a single leg takedown but Goat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Goat scores with a nice head shot. Suraman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suraman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Suraman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Suraman. Goat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suraman's head. Goat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suraman throws a series of strikes that have Goat backpedaling.
Goat lands a right hook to the body.
Goat connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Suraman does a little dance to reset his feet. Suraman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Goat throws a low kick, looking for Suraman's leg but Suraman calmly moves out of range. And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Goat pushes his down on his head and steps out. Suraman tries for a takedown but Goat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suraman can do to turn this around? Suraman shoots for a double leg takedown but Goat sprawls well. He's pushed Suraman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Goat misses with a body punch
and Suraman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Suraman checks a low kick from Goat. Goat stuns Suraman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Goat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goat wants it to stay on the feet. Billi Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman. Suraman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Goat lands with an overhand left. Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suraman fails with the takedown. Goat tried to counter with a leg kick but Suraman avoided it. Suraman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Goat counters with a three punch combo that has Suraman backing up. Suraman nods at Goat to acknowledge the strikes. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goat - that will leave a mark!
A punch lands to the side of Suraman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Suraman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Goat with a body punch. A glancing blow. Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraman moves away. Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suraman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Good standup being displayed there by Goat as he connects with a hook. Goat lands a body shot.
Suraman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Goat lands a right hook to the body.
Goat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suraman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Goat. Suraman looks for a takedown but Goat sprawls well. Suraman fails with the takedown and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goat takes a swing at Suraman's ribcage but misses. Suraman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Suraman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goat has got the better of the exchanges. Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Suraman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goat. Goat obviously looking to wear him down.
Goat throws out a powerful jab. Suraman walks into a left hand. Billi Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goat dips to his left and cracks Suraman with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goat feints and then cracks Suraman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suraman down. Suraman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goat is fending him off so far but Suraman persists. Nope, Goat circles away and we're back to standing. Goat stuffs the takedown. Goat lands with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Goat. Suraman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Suraman. Goat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Suraman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Goat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suraman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goat on his heels. He'll look to pass Goat's guard now, I'm sure. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Goat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suraman will feel that in the morning. Goat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Goat works Suraman's body with a nice hook. Goat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Goat connects with a crisp jab. Suraman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Billi Goat is winning the standup battle so far. Goat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Billi Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Goat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Suraman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Goat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Suraman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suraman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice takedown defense from Goat. No joy for Suraman on that attempt. Suraman shoots in but Goat avoids the takedown attempt easily. Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suraman.
An inside leg kick from Goat misses. Goat thumps Suraman with a low kick. Goat cracks Suraman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Suraman avoids the body shot from Goat.
Suraman walks into a stiff left hand from Goat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goat scores with a body shot.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Billi Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman. Goat jabs Suraman to the body, keeping him at a distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Goat. Suraman shoots in and bounces Goat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suraman trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom. Goat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suraman manages to get himself to full guard.
Goat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suraman keeping full guard, as Goat tries to pass. Goat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Suraman has his foot on Goat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goat works his way back into a safe position though. Goat wants to stand but Suraman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Suraman is trying to keep Goat in close.
Goat wanted to stand there but Suraman had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Goat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Goat throws a nice outside leg kick. Goat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suraman. Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Suraman feints and as Goat raises his hands in defense, Suraman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Billi Goat showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goat, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
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RATING
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