Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Cartagena fails to land with a series of punches.
Goat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartagena as he avoids it easily.
Goat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartagena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Goat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Goat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goat manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat scoring with punches from side control.
Goat advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartagena wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goat lands a big shot there that rocks Cartagena but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Goat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cartagena is now in Goat's guard. A big mistake from Goat there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goat wants to sweep but no luck.
Goat has a closed guard, preventing Cartagena from standing up. #SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartagena defends it easily.#SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cartagena avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartagena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartagena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Goat controls Cartagena momentarily but Cartagena frees himself.
Cartagena wants to stand but Goat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Goat throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartagena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goat is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartagena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Goat postures up and lands a big shot to Cartagena's brow. #T3##ES2#
Cartagena pushes Goat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartagena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goat momentarily.
Goat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartagena as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartagena leaves Goat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Don Cartagena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartagena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goat's head backwards.
Cartagena tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartagena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartagena takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartagena jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Cartagena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartagena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat. #TD#
Goat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Cartagena pushes Goat off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartagena looks to land a right hand but Goat moved out of range.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartagena misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Goat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartagena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goat grinds an elbow into Cartagena's temple.
Goat wants to control but Cartagena is keeping him busy.
Goat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartagena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Goat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Cartagena will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cartagena scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goat shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartagena sprawls well. He's pushed Goat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartagena.
Cartagena swinging wildly here. #CL#
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Cartagena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartagena wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartagena throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Goat counters with a single leg into guard. Cartagena didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cartagena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartagena wants to get back to his feet but Goat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goat is working Cartagena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Cartagena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goat is controlling him.
Goat is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartagena has wrist control.
Billy Goat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goat stands up over Cartagena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goat is working Cartagena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goat won't allow Cartagena to get back to his feet.
Goat advances position into side control!
Goat takes a little break here. Cartagena wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goat working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cartagena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goat asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Goat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cartagena some visible discomfort.
Goat working the ground and pound from side control.
Goat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Goat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartagena keeps working.
Goat is really struggling to control Cartagena but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Cartagena taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goat prevents Cartagena from escaping the position.
Goat throws an elbow but Cartagena slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Goat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartagena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartagena is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Goat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cartagena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goat asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Goat is looking to take a break and control but Cartagena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartagena is trying to buck Goat off.
We've been informed that Cartagena has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Goat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Goat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartagena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartagena tries to escape but Goat is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Cartagena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cartagena lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Cartagena.#BC2#
Cartagena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goat tries to clinch up but Cartagena circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartagena! But no joy.
Goat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartagena counters with a straight right hand.
Goat tries to clinch but Cartagena moves away
and Cartagena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to clinch up but Cartagena keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Goat gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cartagena breaks from the clinch.
Cartagena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartagena keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Goat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartagena swivels and escapes.
Goat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartagena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat goes for a double leg but Cartagena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartagena continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartagena defends it nicely.
Cartagena now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartagena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Cartagena lands.
Goat darts in looking for a takedown but Cartagena gets double underhooks and turns Goat into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Goat is rocked!
Cartagena connects with the punch.
Oh Goat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cartagena punishes Goat's body with a nice straight punch.
Goat wants to clinch but Cartagena slips to the side
and Cartagena counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Cartagena lands a big right hand that sends Goat crashing to the mat! Cartagena stays standing though and waves Goat back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Goat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Cartagena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Goat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cartagena makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cartagena jabs at Goat's body.
Goat seems to have got his legs back now.
Goat fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Cartagena finds it's way through Goat's defenses.
Cartagena throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartagena sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Cartagena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goat tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Cartagena counters with a crisp one two that drops Goat! Cartagena 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 shoots for a takedown but Cartagena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Cartagena finds it's way through Goat's defenses.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the head.
Goat tries to clinch up
and Cartagena counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Goat off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cartagena follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Goat was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFC 59: Picker Vs Fighter
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mfer - the referee stops the clock and Goat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mfer. Goat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat is looking to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Goat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Goat's ribs.
Goat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goat was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mfer cracks the inside of Goat's front leg.
Goat avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mfer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Mfer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goat.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goat's calf.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
As Mfer tries to get set, Goat tries to push him back and clinch up but Mfer manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Goat moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mfer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goat if he has to take too many more of those. #TD#
Goat dives in and scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mfer is pulling down on Goat's head to control his posture.
Goat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mfer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Goat drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Goat off! Goat jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Goat chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Goat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mfer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mfer is looking to stand up but Goat won't let him.
Mfer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goat is pressing down on Mfer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mfer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Goat has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.
Goat being controlled here, momentarily.
Goat looking for a sweep. Not yet Goat, not yet.
Goat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mfer controls the pace.
Mfer throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Goat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goat being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Goat looking for a guillotine here but Mfer defends easily.
Mfer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated 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.
#R2#
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goat shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
As Mfer tries to get set, Goat tries to push him back and clinch up but Mfer manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Goat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mfer.
Goat moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Goat tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer sizes up Goat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Goat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Mfer misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Goat counters by moving into the clinch.
Mfer avoiding damage. #BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Goat's body.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer scores with a hook.
Goat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Goat takes one on the button.
Mfer swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Goat wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
Mfer cracks Goat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a right hand #CL#
and Goat counters by moving into the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Goat is rocked!
Mfer throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Goat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goat backwards.
Goat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mfer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mfer is trying to stall. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer feints and then cracks Goat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goat down.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Goat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goat. #BC2#
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Goat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Mfer misses with a double jab. #TD#
Goat gets a takedown into half guard.
Goat thows a huge punch but Mfer dodges it nicely.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mfer's head.
Mfer is refusing to be controlled, as Goat sits in half guard. #T1#
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Goat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goat misses with a head shot. Mfer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Goat trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Goat looking to sit in guard and control but Mfer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.#SUB#
Goat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mfer has picked Goat up and slammed him! Goat can't keep hold of the triangle and Mfer manages to pass to side control!
Billy Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mfer taking a breather here.
Goat tries to buck Mfer off but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer controls the position.
Mfer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goat struggling a bit here.
Mfer controlling the position from side mount.
More stalling from Mfer.#T3#
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mfer controls the position.
Goat is trying to improve his position.
Mfer tries to stand but Goat is controlling his head.
Mfer controlling the position from side mount.
Mfer is looking to take a break and control but Goat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfer gets to mount! Goat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mfer controlling from the full mount.
Mfer trying to control but Goat is having none of it.
Mfer controlling from the full mount.
Mfer is continuing to stall.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goat flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Mfer!

Event: DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Picker.#T2##BC#
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.#ROC#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goat's hands.#CL2#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
Goat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #ES#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC#
Picker breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
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. #ES#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
Goat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Picker wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
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?#ES#
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!#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#R4#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
Goat moves into the clinch.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
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. #T2##ES#
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.#BC#
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. #T3#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD2#
Goat successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
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. #SU#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#CL2#
Goat closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.#TD2#
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. #REVB#
Goat trying to pass the guard but Picker defending well. #T1#
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! #ES#
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!#T2#
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 #CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SU#
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.#T3#
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. #CL2#
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.#BC#
Picker manages to break the clinch.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
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.

Event: DFC 47: Johnson Vs Picker
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Michel shoots in looking for a takedown but Goat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Goat clinches up against the cage.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat misses with a punch to the body.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.
Goat lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Goat.
A hook to the body from Goat.
Goat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Goat.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michel's elbow. #T1#
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michel or not.
Goat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michels head.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michel is trying to pull guard but Goat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Michel fails to pull guard.
Billy Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyeis Michel.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat digs a right hand underneath Michel's ribcage. Michel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michel fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Goat on the inside.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Goat.
Goat cracks Michel with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Goat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Michel tries to pull guard but Goat won't allow it.
Michel looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Goat.
Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Michel.
Goat tries a body shot but Michel blocks it.
Goat scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Goat lands a shot to the body.
Goat tries to work over Michel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Michel.
Michel prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Goat.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goat.
Michel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat pushes Michel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.
Goat lands a right hand.
Goat digs a right hand into Michel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michel's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goat.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goat lands a right hand.
Goat working aggressively here.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Goat has managed to clinch.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michel's elbow.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat lands with a left to the head.
Billy Goat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goat.
Michel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michel can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.#ROC#
Michel is rocked!
Goat lands a body punch.
Michel is still on wobbly legs! Can Goat finish him?
Michel blocks a body shot from Goat.
Michel seems to have recovered his senses.
Michel is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Goat.
Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Goat lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nice body punch from Goat - that landed with a thud.
Goat misses with a punch to the body.
Goat lands with a short shot to the head.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat is leaning against Michel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Goat.
Goat tries to work over Michel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat tries a body shot but Michel blocks it.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Michel jumps guard but Goat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goat is working Michel over against the cage.
Goat lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.
Michel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Billy Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyeis Michel.#T2#
Goat lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Goat.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Michel controls his hands.
Goat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Goat.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Michel controls his hands.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goat gets through Michel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michel or not.
Goat lands a shot to the body.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat works on Michel's body with a couple of short punches.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goat.
Michel prevents a body shot from Goat.
A short right from Goat on the inside.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat lands a right hand.
Goat tries to work over Michel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat pushes Michel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michel backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.
Goat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michel or not.
Goat lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat digs a right hand underneath Michel's ribcage. Michel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goat gets through Michel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goat works on Michel's body with a couple of short punches.
Michel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goat is leaning against Michel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goat lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goat.
Goat lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Goat closes the distance and clinches.
Goat lands a body punch.
Michel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
Goat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Goat.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Goat.
Goat lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Goat as the two fighters clinch.
Goat digs a right hand into Michel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michel's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Goat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Michel jumps guard but Goat stands there with Michel around his waist. Michel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goat lands with a short shot to the head.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michel's elbow.
A body shot lands from Goat.
Goat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michels head.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michels head.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat works on Michel's body with a couple of short punches.
Goat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goat lands a hook that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Goat lands a body shot.
Billy Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Michel controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Goat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goat smiles and moves away.
Billy Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyeis Michel.
Nice sprawl there from Goat as Michel shoots in.#T3##CL#
Goat rushes Michel and presses him up against the cage.
Michel looking to slow down the pace here.
Michel fails to pull guard.
Goat misses with a punch to the body.
Goat lands with a short shot to the head.
Michel tries to pull guard but Goat won't allow it. #T4#
A short right from Goat.
Goat lands a big right hand that drops Michel! The killer instinct kicks in and Goat finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Goat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Goat!
An out of breath Billy Goat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goat dives in for a single leg takedown but Picker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Picker.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Picker saw that one coming.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Goat misses with a straight right.
Picker connects with a nice looking jab.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Goat is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Picker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Goat sprawling to the canvas! Goat rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Picker finish him?!
Oh Goat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picker moves in close and cracks Goat with a massive right hand! Goat, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Picker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larson Picker!
Larson Picker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 35: Guns Blazing
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Goat gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Goat with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Goat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Goat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goat is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Goat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Goat throws a sloppy strike and Johnson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goat is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Johnson!
After winning the bout, Curtis Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 28: Newton Vs Pate
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Infamous with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Goat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Infamous is trying to get back to full guard.
Goat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet.
Infamous gets full guard.#SUB2#
Infamous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Infamous isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goat stacks Infamous on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goat!
Goat working the head and body with strikes.
Goat is chipping away with strikes.
Infamous regains half guard.
Infamous trying to control here.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet.
Goat is looking to advance position but Infamous won't allow it. #T1#
Goat working Infamous over with strikes.
Goat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Infamous's head.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Infamous's head.
Goat is pressing down on Infamous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Infamous is holding on for now.
Infamous tries to get to full guard but Goat has control of the leg.
Goat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Infamous regains full guard. Nicely done.
Infamous can't keep his opponent in guard - Goat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goat pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
Infamous looks winded!#SUB2#
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Goat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Infamous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Infamous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goat's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous throwing sloppy strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goat is trying to remain composed but Infamous is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Infamous has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goat breaks Infamous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goat pushes down on Infamous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goat moves into full mount! Infamous won't be happy about that!
Goat moves to the back position.
Infamous tries to break free. #T3#
Goat lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Infamous.
You can see the frustration on Infamous's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Infamous keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Goat tightening his grip on Infamous, looking for the choke.
Goat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Infamous. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Infamous is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goat off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Goat trying to control.#SUB#
Goat is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Goat is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Infamous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goat lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Infamous manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goat's guard. Nice work there by Infamous.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Infamous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Infamous scoring with some ground and pound.
Goat wants to sweep but no luck.
Infamous postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Infamous is proving a slippery customer.
Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Infamous shoots in and gets a takedown into Goat's guard.
Goat is trying to control the position but Infamous postures up.
Infamous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Infamous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goat's head.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Infamous can do to turn this around?
Infamous stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Infamous lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Goat is looking for a triangle but Infamous pushes his legs off easily.
Infamous distracts Goat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Goat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Infamous connects with a couple of short punches.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Goat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goat is on top in guard. #REVR#
Goat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Goat seems to be working for a kimura but Infamous defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Infamous manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Infamous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goat is in close to Infamous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Billy Goat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goat pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Infamous pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Goat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Goat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Infamous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Infamous is trying to get back to full guard.
Goat working the head and body with strikes.
Goat works his way into full mount!
Infamous wants to control but Goat is having none of it.
Goat working Infamous over with strikes here.
Infamous slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Infamous wants to improve his position but Goat is controlling well.
Infamous is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goat is nestled in close to Infamous, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Infamous tries to roll over but Goat keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goat pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goat is trying to work for a kimura but Infamous is defending well.
Goat winds up and cracks Infamous with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goat moves into full mount! Infamous won't be happy about that!
Goat tries to control but Infamous wriggling away.
Goat is landing with some decent strikes but Infamous is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Infamous is looking to improve his position but Goat isn't that keen on the idea.
Goat avoids the attempt from Infamous to control.
Infamous tries to reverse the position but Goat maintains control.#T4#
Goat dominating with strikes here.
Goat with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Infamous that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!#SUB#
Goat has hold of Infamous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Infamous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Infamous's face.
Infamous is trying to stand.
Infamous is bucking up trying to escape but Goat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Infamous is rocked!
A big strike lands for Goat! That's really hurt Infamous and he's turned his back - Goat keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Goat jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Goat!
Billy Goat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 22: Saunders Vs Johns
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Goat missing with a left hand there. De Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Santos lands a nice looking body kick.
Goat swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and De Santos moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from De Santos.
Goat tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
De Santos lands a right hand.
De Santos is stalling here.
De Santos trying to stall but Goat improves his position.
Goat tries to score a body lock takedown but De Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santos.
Goat tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goat pulls guard.
De Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
De Santos is posturing up here but Goat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! De Santos tries to roll out but it's too tight and De Santos has to tap! Slick submission there by Goat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!
Our winner, Billy Goat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
Goat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Goat - just one landing.
Goat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.#BC2#
Goat breaks the clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Goat has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Goat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goat.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Goat.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Johnson pulls Goat into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Goat postures up.
Goat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goat postures up.
Goat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Goat passes into half guard.
Goat trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Goat trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goat has passed into side control.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goat scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Goat is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goat fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Goat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson trying to control but Goat postures up. #SUB2#
Goat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pressing down on Goat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goat won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Goat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson pulls Goat in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Goat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goat's guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goat struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Goat is working away.
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goat misses with a strike from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Goat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Goat has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnson. #SUB2#
Goat working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Goat is punishing Johnson with some ground and pound. #T2#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Goat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Goat breaks the grip.
Johnson turns into Goat and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Goat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Goat denies him. #T3##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Goat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goat tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Goat frees his head quite easily.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Goat looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but instead Goat manages to regain half guard.
Johnson trying to advance position but Goat counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goat trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a one two! Goat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goat closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson. #SUB2#
Goat has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Goat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Goat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!
An out of breath Billy Goat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 10: Season's Beatings
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goat throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat shoots for a takedown but De Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Santos thumps Goat with a low kick.
De Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Goat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
Goat stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
De Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Santos tries to get out of the position.
Goat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goat on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Santos controlling the position.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goat stopping the sweep attempt from De Santos.
Goat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Santos has his hands on Goat's head, controlling the position.
Goat trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santos throws out the jab.
Goat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
De Santos throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
De Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Santos lands with a straight right. Goat didn't see that one coming.
Goat walks into a jab.
De Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Goat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TJ De Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
De Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by De Santos's head coaches at Archon Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Santos delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santos looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Goat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goat wants to pass to mount but De Santos is defending the position.
Goat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Goat controlling the action here.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Goat is controlling well.
Goat uses his free foot to push down on De Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Santos.
Goat raining down shots from the mount!
De Santos is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Goat throws a wild left hand from mount and De Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Goat is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santos wants to control but Goat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Santos is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Goat has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! De Santos is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Billy Goat!
Billy Goat thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC 6: Havoc
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
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#CL2#
and Artis counters by clinching up.
Artis misses with a knee strike. #TD#
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. #T1#
Goat prevents Artis from improving his position.
Goat wants to take a breather but Artis is having none of it. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Goat is looking for a kimura here.
Artis trying to control here. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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 #CL2#
and Artis counters by moving into the clinch.
Artis lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
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.#TD#
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!#REVB#
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.
#R2#
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#KD2#
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!#ROC2#
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 #KD2#
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.#T1#
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!

Event: DFC 2: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Zulu has closed the distance and engaged Goat in a clinch. #TD#
Goat successfully pulls guard.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Zulu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Goat is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zulu rolls with it to try and escape but Goat cranks on the arm and Zulu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Goat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Goat finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Goat content to stall in guard here.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Goat has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goat seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Goat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1##CL#
Greenwald drives through and clinches with Goat against the cage.
Goat is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Goat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greenwald uses from the top position.
Goat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greenwald passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Goat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greenwald pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greenwald prevents Goat from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greenwald trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat is looking to improve his position.
Goat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greenwald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goat on the ground.#SUB2#
Goat is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greenwald has his hands clasped together but Goat extends and breaks Greenwald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Goat.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!

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