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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger has chosen A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart as his entrance music. Ryan Ballinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Credible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Credible paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Credible shoots in and bounces Ballinger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ballinger trying to keep a closed guard but Credible is proving a slippery customer.
Ballinger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Credible to control.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger throws some wild stikes that Credible manages to avoid easily.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger breaks from Credible's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ballinger working Credible over with strikes here.
Ballinger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Credible tries to reverse the position but Ballinger maintains control.
Ballinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ballinger landing punches.
Ballinger lands a heavy elbow.
Ballinger breaks from Credible's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Credible is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Credible is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Credible is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Credible trying desperately to get to his feet.
Credible seems to have got his legs back now.
Credible is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballinger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Credible looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Credible is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger lands a big elbow.
Credible is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ballinger lands with some strikes.
Credible in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Credible tries to lock up and control but Ballinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballinger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Credible is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballinger has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Credible can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Credible tries to lock up and control but Ballinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Credible is breathing heavily.
Ballinger landing punches.
Credible is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballinger has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger lands with some strikes.
Credible gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Credible working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballinger.
Ballinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Credible wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Credible manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Credible moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ballinger has worked his arm free - good work by Ballinger!
Ballinger tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credible throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Credible with the ground and pound but Ballinger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Credible prevents Ballinger from improving his position.
Ballinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballinger wants to control but Credible is keeping busy.
Credible throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Credible is looking for a kimura but Ballinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Credible to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballinger misses with the combination.
Credible feints and as Ballinger raises his hands in defense, Credible changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Credible stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Credible throws a strike but Ballinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ballinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger won't allow Credible to sweep him here.
Ballinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ballinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Credible swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballinger throwing strikes but missing.
Ballinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ballinger is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ballinger connects with the punch.
Justin Credible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Credible looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ballinger wants to sweep here but Credible controlling him for the moment.
Credible working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Credible scoring with punches to the head and body.
Credible slips nicely into half guard.
Credible scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger has hold of Credible's hands but Credible slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Credible is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Credible landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Credible connects with a nice short shot to Ballinger's temple.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
Credible takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Credible connects with a nice short shot to Ballinger's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Credible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
Credible thows a huge punch but Ballinger dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Credible frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Credible putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ballinger is trying to escape the mount.
Credible raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Credible connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Credible lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Credible working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Credible connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Credible looking for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is having none of it.
Ballinger is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Credible.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Credible landing punches.
Ballinger tries to reverse the position but Credible maintains control.
Credible raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Credible dominated that second round.
That's time! Credible's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Credible gets a takedown into half guard.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Credible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballinger is in trouble now - Credible has advanced to mount!
Ballinger is trying to escape the mount.
Ballinger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Credible.
Poor strikes thrown by Credible there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ballinger throws a strike but Credible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Credible lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Credible trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Credible accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Credible working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Credible pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Credible throws a strike but Ballinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Credible preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Credible uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Credible closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Credible lands in his opponent's guard.
Credible loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Credible is one step ahead there.
Credible drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Credible jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Credible won't allow Ballinger to sweep him here.
Credible chips away with some ground and pound.
Credible has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ballinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballinger, not yet.
Credible is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Credible is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Credible scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Credible lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ballinger keeping full guard, as Credible tries to pass.
Credible pushing down on Ballinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Credible lands a nice short elbow.
Ballinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Credible.
Ballinger trying to control here.
Credible is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballinger tries to get to full guard but Credible has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Credible showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Credible 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Credible!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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