PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 3753 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Billi Goat (ranked 402 p4p, 222 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Halleck
vs
Goat

173 cm
21
173
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
172
4 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat punishes Halleck's body with a nice straight punch.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat lands the left hand.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
Halleck goes for a double leg but Goat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goat continues to drive forward.
Goat has Halleck pushed against the cage.
Goat blocking some punches.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Halleck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halleck is pressing down on Goat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goat is holding on for now.
Goat trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halleck is looking for a kimura here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goat regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halleck.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goat is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halleck shoots for a double leg takedown but Goat sprawls well. He's pushed Halleck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Halleck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halleck shoots in looking for a takedown but Goat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halleck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat scores with the left hand. Halleck knows he should have avoided that one.
Goat throws a jab when Halleck was well out of range.
Billi Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halleck lands a nice shot to the body.
Goat works the jab nicely.
Halleck avoids a kick to the body.
Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halleck's head.
Halleck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goat in his tracks.
Goat drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goat misses with a right hand
and Halleck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halleck ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat scores with a hook.
Goat jabs Halleck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat misses with a jab to the body
and Halleck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halleck throws a body punch but Goat moves out of range.
Goat misses with a hook. Halleck ducked under it nicely.
Halleck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Goat. Those never looked like landing.
Goat scores with a shot to the body.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Goat. No joy for Halleck on that attempt.
Goat avoids the body shot from Halleck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halleck moves out of range as Goat throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat dominated that round.
That's time! Halleck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halleck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goat - the referee stops the clock and Halleck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goat. Halleck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck slips under a jab.
Goat misses with a shot to the body

and Halleck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goat's guard.
Goat has his hands on Halleck's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat has his hands on Halleck's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck is looking to pass into half guard but Goat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goat is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goat controls the pace.
Goat tries to stand but Halleck is controlling from the bottom.

Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goat pushing down on Halleck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goat works his way into side control.
Goat tries to stand but Halleck is controlling his head.
Halleck is looking to reverse the position.
Halleck is working hard here to advance position.
Goat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck is looking for a sweep.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck has his arm trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Goat stands up and beckons Halleck to his feet.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Halleck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goat takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Goat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat lands an overhand right.
Halleck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat connects with a body shot.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goat catches Halleck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Halleck's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halleck was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
Goat has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goat lands a lovely overhand right.
Goat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halleck rather than just go for the knockout.

Halleck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gurney Halleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halleck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Halleck saw that one coming.
Halleck slips under a jab from Goat.
Halleck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Goat is out of range.
Halleck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halleck moves away from the strike by Goat.
Halleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goat sprawls and moves away.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Goat.
Goat throws a hook to the side of Halleck's head but Halleck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halleck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goat throws a sloppy body shot
letting Halleck counter with a right hand.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goat. That one must have hurt.
Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goat throws out a counter right but Halleck avoids it with no problem.

Halleck gets a takedown into half guard.
Goat wants to control the action here but instead Halleck manages to pass to full mount!
Goat manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Halleck seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat is trying to control but Halleck passes into side control!
Goat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goat wants to get back to full guard but Halleck has mounted him!
Goat is trying to escape the mount.

Halleck goes for an armbar but Goat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goat is continuing to stall.
Goat wants to get up but he can't break Halleck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goat wants to stand and escape but instead Halleck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Halleck wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.
Goat controlling the position.

Halleck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halleck, into his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goat stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billi Goat.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!