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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bill Hicks - Goat boy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Goatboy blocks the leg kick.
Volpicelli lunges at Goatboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goatboy's hand.
That kick from Volpicelli tenderised Goatboy's leg. Goatboy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volpicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goatboy.
Volpicelli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goatboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Volpicelli.
Goatboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli moves out of range as Goatboy throws a body kick.
As Goatboy looks to move away, Volpicelli throws a big counter combo bu Goatboy just gets out of the way.
Goatboy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volpicelli 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.
Goatboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Goatboy thinks about the counter body kick.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goatboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goatboy misses with a hook.
Volpicelli throws a lazy right hand but Goatboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Volpicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Goatboy defending well as Volpicelli loads up on a big left hand.
Goatboy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goatboy throws a push kick but Volpicelli slaps the foot to one side.
Goatboy throws a big shot that misses.
Volpicelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volpicelli misses with a head kick.
Goatboy slips under a jab.
Goatboy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volpicelli is able to avoid easily.
Volpicelli connects with a right hand. Goatboy shakes it off.
Goatboy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volpicelli's head.
Goatboy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volpicelli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goatboy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goatboy throws a solid leg kick but Volpicelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goatboy.
Goatboy tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Volpicelli misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volpicelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goatboy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volpicelli is able to avoid easily.
Volpicelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volpicelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goatboy lands a big head kick that sends Volpicelli tumbling to the mat! Goatboy takes a step backwards and waves Volpicelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Goatboy moves out of range easily.
Goatboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Volpicelli is wise to it.
Volpicelli misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Goatboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goatboy thows a body kick. Volpicelli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volpicelli throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goatboy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volpicelli misses with a straight left.
Goatboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Goatboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut. Goatboy saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goatboy.
Goatboy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volpicelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goatboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volpicelli moves away.
A quick step to the side and Volpicelli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volpicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goatboy throws a body shot but no joy.
Goatboy throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goatboy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volpicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goatboy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volpicelli rather than just go for the knockout.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Goatboy avoids it.
Goatboy throws a chopping leg kick but Volpicelli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Volpicelli misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goatboy.
Volpicelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goatboy throws a shot from downtown. Volpicelli moves away and avoids it.
Volpicelli tries to land a leg kick but Goatboy saw it coming and moves away.
Goatboy misses with a wild body shot.
Goatboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volpicelli.
A little jabbing left from Goatboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goatboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pan Goatboy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Volpicelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volpicelli throws a head kick but Goatboy moves out of range.
Volpicelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Volpicelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goatboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goatboy counters with a body kick.
Volpicelli blocks a head kick by Goatboy.
Goatboy slips under a jab from Volpicelli.
Goatboy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volpicelli avoids the body shot from Goatboy.
A low kick from Volpicelli is predictable there
and Goatboy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goatboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatboy throws a push kick but Volpicelli slaps the foot to one side.
Goatboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Volpicelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goatboy misses with an uppercut
and Volpicelli counters with a straight right hand.
Goatboy looks to land a left hand but Volpicelli moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatboy misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goatboy - that will leave a mark!
Goatboy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volpicelli. That did some damage!
Goatboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volpicelli can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goatboy. Volpicelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pan Goatboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goatboy lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Goatboy misses its intended target.
Volpicelli staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volpicelli.
Jab from Goatboy.
Goatboy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volpicelli.
Goatboy misses with a straight left.
Volpicelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goatboy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volpicelli is able to avoid easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goatboy - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli slips under a jab.
Goatboy with a hook.
Volpicelli throws a big shot that misses.
Goatboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goatboy looks to throw the jab but Volpicelli is out of range.
Volpicelli checks a leg kick.
Goatboy scores with a jab. Volpicelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goatboy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Goatboy misses.
Volpicelli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goatboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Volpicelli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goatboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volpicelli can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
Goatboy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volpicelli blocks it well.
Goatboy throws out a leg kick but Volpicelli moves out of range and Goatboy only half commits.
Goatboy takes one to the side of the head.
Goatboy throws a leg kick but Volpicelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volpicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volpicelli tries to move into range but Goatboy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volpicelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volpicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goatboy misses with a straight left.
Goatboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volpicelli manages to avoid it.
Volpicelli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goatboy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Volpicelli.
Goatboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Volpicelli is wise to it.
Goatboy tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Volpicelli misses the target.
Goatboy connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goatboy throws a wild body kick that Volpicelli sees coming a mile off.
Volpicelli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goatboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volpicelli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goatboy.
Volpicelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goatboy circles away quickly and effectively.
Goatboy throws a body punch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Goatboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goatboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli jabs Goatboy right on the nose. Goatboy blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pan Goatboy 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goatboy scores with a push kick.
Volpicelli misses the shot to the body.
Goatboy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volpicelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volpicelli throws a combination. Goatboy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volpicelli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goatboy to score with a decent uppercut.
Volpicelli connects with a crisp jab.
Goatboy throws a front kick aimed at Volpicelli's knee but Volpicelli avoids it well.
Goatboy looks to land a body kick but Volpicelli moved away.
Goatboy missing with a left hand there. Volpicelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goatboy. That one must have hurt.
Goatboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volpicelli.
Goatboy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volpicelli takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goatboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goatboy throws the kick towards the body but Volpicelli avoids it.
Goatboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goatboy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goatboy tests Volpicelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goatboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Volpicelli needs to keep his hands up - Goatboy had a free shot at his head there.
Volpicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Volpicelli there.
A bone on bone clash there as Goatboy blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Goatboy.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goatboy misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Volpicelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goatboy tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Volpicelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Goatboy lands but Volpicelli takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goatboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volpicelli.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goatboy. Volpicelli shrugs it off though.
Volpicelli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Goatboy.
Nice cross by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goatboy.
Goatboy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Goatboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli throwing a counter right hand but Goatboy manages to avoid it.
Volpicelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Goatboy should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy is looking to land body kicks.
Volpicelli throwing a counter right hand but Goatboy manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Goatboy.
Goatboy misses with a body kick.
Volpicelli tries a low kick but Goatboy avoids it.
Goatboy is looking to land body kicks.
Goatboy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli throws out a loose jab but Goatboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goatboy moves away.
Goatboy throws a big counter head kick but Volpicelli avoids it with no problem.
Volpicelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick but Goatboy moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volpicelli avoids the head kick by Goatboy.
Volpicelli tests Goatboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volpicelli misses with a hook
and Goatboy counters with a left to the body.
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!
Volpicelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goatboy is rocked!
Goatboy throws a big shot that misses.
Volpicelli throwing a counter right hand but Goatboy manages to avoid it.
Volpicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goatboy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volpicelli looks to land a right hand but Goatboy moved out of range.
A solid body kick from Goatboy.
Goatboy throws a head kick that half lands.
Pan Goatboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volpicelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pan Goatboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goatboy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Pan Goatboy wins by unanimous decision!
Pan Goatboy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Goatboy is here to please you!'.
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