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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I am a real American. Derrick Ryan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harkleroad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harkleroad controls the pace.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Harkleroad defends easily.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Harkleroad tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkleroad is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Harkleroad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Harkleroad sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harkleroad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harkleroad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryan's half guard.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Harkleroad trying to mount his opponent but Ryan defends it.
Harkleroad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad raining down shots from the mount!
Ryan can't escape the position.
Harkleroad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harkleroad looking for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harkleroad has eaten all the pies!
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Harkleroad has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harkleroad landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harkleroad controlling the pace for now.
Harkleroad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryan to take his back!
Harkleroad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan is trying to remain composed but Harkleroad is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Ryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harkleroad controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Harkleroad 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Harkleroad.
Harkleroad wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkleroad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryan trying to control but Harkleroad postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad 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.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryan's guard.
Harkleroad wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Harkleroad from controlling successfully.
Harkleroad pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harkleroad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harkleroad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Chad Harkleroad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harkleroad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chad Harkleroad has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harkleroad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Harkleroad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryan's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harkleroad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryan throws a head kick but Harkleroad moves out of range.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad 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.
Harkleroad working the ground and pound from side control.
Harkleroad controls the position from side control.
Harkleroad stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Harkleroad which made him look bad.
Harkleroad scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Harkleroad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harkleroad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Harkleroad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harkleroad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harkleroad trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harkleroad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harkleroad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harkleroad stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkleroad wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harkleroad seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harkleroad is aware though and is defending well.
Harkleroad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harkleroad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Harkleroad has passed into half guard.
Harkleroad content to control rather than advance.
Ryan trying to hold on to Harkleroad's head to control him but Harkleroad postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkleroad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harkleroad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harkleroad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harkleroad is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harkleroad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harkleroad avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Ryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ryan trying to control the hands but Harkleroad won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad scores with punches and elbows.
Harkleroad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ryan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harkleroad has good solid back control here.
Harkleroad lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Harkleroad looking to break Ryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harkleroad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Harkleroad has his arm under Ryan's chin here. Game over son! Harkleroad squeezes tightly and Ryan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Harkleroad!
A relieved looking Chad Harkleroad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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