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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picker jabs Goat right on the nose. Goat blinks but takes it well.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Picker cracks Goat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Picker misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat blocks a jab.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picker misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goat doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker misses with a double jab.
Goat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goat in his tracks.
Picker throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Goat wants to counter with a clinch but Picker pushes him away.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goat shoots in but Picker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Picker tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker connects with a single shot there.
Picker 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.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Picker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picker.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Goat tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker scores with a decent looking hook.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Goat is rocked!
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Picker tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Goat.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
Goat avoids the body shot from Picker.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
A jab lands there for Picker.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it.
Picker misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goat's hands.
Goat drives through and clinches with Picker against the cage.
Picker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goat.
Goat keeps control of Picker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goat gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Goat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goat is trying to control. Picker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goat is working for a submission of some sort.
Picker pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goat connects with a nice short shot to Picker's temple.
Goat thows a huge punch but Picker dodges it nicely.
Picker pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Picker is not content to let Goat control the position.
Picker is looking to escape.
Goat trying to control the action but Picker is working from the bottom.
Picker is trying to stand.
Goat is trying to control. Picker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goat wants to free his trapped foot but Picker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat is still trying to improve position.
Goat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Picker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goat.
Picker is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goat tries to pass to full mount but Picker defends it.
Picker is trying to stand back up but Goat is controlling him
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Goat is looking to take a break and control but Picker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Nice strikes from Goat there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker has hold of Goat's hands but Goat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goat is trying to control the action in half guard but Picker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Picker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Goat wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Picker is trying to stand up here but Goat is controlling him well.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Picker is trying to stand back up but Goat is controlling him
Goat controlling the pace.
Picker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Goat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goat scrambles back to his feet.
Picker throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker scores with a hook.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goat on the side of the head.
Picker throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Picker sets himself, and Goat steps forward looking for the clinch! Picker avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Picker as Goat shoots in.
Picker throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goat on the side of the head.
Goat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Goat blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Picker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goat.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it.
Picker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picker is fending him off so far but Goat persists. Nope, Picker circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
Goat is working for takedown but Picker is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Goat tries to score a body lock takedown but Picker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Picker breaks from the clinch.
Goat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Picker was covering up waiting for the punch and Goat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Picker pushes Goat off and gets back to his feet.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat misses with a takedown attempt
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Goat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goat takes one to the chin there.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker lands a jab to Goat's midsection.
Goat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Picker wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picker tries to kick Goat off but Goat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goat can do to turn this around?
Picker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat jumps guard.
Picker wanted to stand there but Goat had control of the position.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Picker is proving a slippery customer.
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Picker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Picker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goat wants to sweep here but Picker controlling him for the moment.
Picker wants to stand but Goat is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Picker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Picker misses.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat slips a jab from Picker.
Picker swinging wildly here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goat moves into the clinch.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Picker to the mat. Picker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goat stops Picker from standing up.
Goat postures up in Picker's guard and throws a big left but Picker blocks it.
Goat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Goat 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.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Picker keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goat is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Goat has Picker pressed against the cage, preventing Picker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Picker tries to circle away but Goat has him pinned against the cage.
Picker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat wants to clinch up but Picker keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Goat's head back.
Goat staying out of range there.
Picker sets himself, and Goat steps forward looking for the clinch! Picker avoids it this time.
A jab from Picker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker tries to keep at a distance but Goat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goat successfully pulls guard.
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Picker wants to get up but he can't break Goat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Picker stands and steps away. Goat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picker is fending him off so far but Goat persists. Nope, Picker circles away and we're back to standing.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
Larson Picker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Goat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goat slips a straight right by Picker.
Goat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Picker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker had his way with Billy Goat in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Picker lands a right hook to the body.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat shoots in but no luck this time.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.
Goat pulls guard effortlessly.
Goat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goat trying to pass the guard but Picker defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat working over Picker with some ground and pound. Picker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picker wants to get back to his feet.
Picker is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goat is keen to just control but Picker is a slippery customer.
Goat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Picker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Picker bucks up and throws Goat to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Picker works Goat's body with a nice hook.
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Picker works over Goat's head and body with a nice combination.
Billy Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat avoids them all with ease.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Goat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Picker after a bit of a struggle.
Picker stops a takedown attempt from Goat.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Goat is controlling him.
Goat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Picker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goat, up you get!
Goat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
Goat tries to pull guard but Picker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Picker is looking to break free of the clinch but Goat has double underhooks.
Goat is trying to pull guard but Picker has him pressed against the cage.
Goat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picker is defending well.
Picker manages to break the clinch.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Picker. Beautiful body shot.
Goat needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker cracks Goat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goat needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goat under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker works the jab nicely.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Larson Picker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picker sizes up Goat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Picker 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 49:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker retains his lightweight title!
Larson Picker made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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