PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I. - I'm Back . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Harris Jr
vs
Goat

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

164 cm
24
148 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Harris Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris Jr throws out a leg kick but Goat moves out of range and Harris Jr only half commits.
Harris Jr slips a jab from Goat.
A slow jab from Harris Jr misses its intended target.
Harris Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Goat is looking to score with low kicks.
Clifford Harris Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Goat circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat dives in and grabs Harris Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris Jr pushes down on Goat's head and hops out.
Harris Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris Jr's knee momentarily.
Harris Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Harris Jr thows a leg kick but Goat checks it

and Goat counters with a single leg into guard. Harris Jr didn't expect that.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat chips away with some ground and pound.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.
Goat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goat advances to half guard.
Goat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goat thows a huge punch but Harris Jr dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Goat from advancing position.
Goat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris Jr tries to get to full guard but Goat has control of the leg.
Goat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Harris Jr's head.
Harris Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!

Harris Jr tries a low kick but Goat avoids it.
Harris Jr misses with a leg kick

and Goat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goat distracts Harris Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris Jr is keeping the position for now.
Harris Jr keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
Goat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris Jr keeping full guard, as Goat tries to pass.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Goat.
Harris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goat throws a body kick the misses
and Harris Jr counters with a leg kick.
Harris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goat on the side of the head.
No luck for Goat with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Goat with that takedown attempt.
Harris Jr throws an off balance right hand

and Goat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harris Jr!
Harris Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris Jr because Goat loaded up on that one.
Goat landing strikes from the mount.
Goat wants to control the pace but Harris Jr is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harris Jr?
Goat with the ground and pound from mount.
Goat working Harris Jr over with strikes here.
Harris Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Harris Jr wants to hold on but Goat pushes him away.
Goat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris Jr working to try and regain half guard.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Goat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goat scores with a kick to the body.
Harris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Harris Jr is predictable there

and Goat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris Jr won't be happy with that.
Harris Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harris Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goat throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris Jr's head but Harris Jr avoids it well.
Harris Jr wants to get back to his feet but Goat drags him back down.
Harris Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris Jr is not content to let Goat control the position.
Goat wants to control for a moment but Harris Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr is trying to stand up here but Goat is controlling him well.
Goat wants to take a breather but Harris Jr is having none of it.

Harris Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harris Jr throws a leg kick
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris Jr's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr throws a leg kick that is checked

and Goat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris Jr won't be happy with that.
Harris Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat working the head with strikes.
Harris Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goat.
Harris Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harris Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris Jr to see if he's OK.
Goat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goat trying to control the position but Harris Jr is working away.
Goat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clifford Harris Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Harris Jr's face as Goat controls the position.
Goat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris Jr keeps working.
Goat working the ground and pound but Harris Jr is defending the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Billy Goat!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Billy Goat!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Billy Goat!

Billy Goat wins by unanimous decision!