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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes to the cage accompanied by I am a real American. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Harkleroad looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Harkleroad is proving a slippery customer.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Harkleroad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harkleroad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Harkleroad counters with a takedown into side control.
Harkleroad taking a breather here.
Harkleroad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harkleroad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harkleroad is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harkleroad really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Harkleroad.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson is trying to control. Harkleroad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harkleroad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harkleroad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Harkleroad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harkleroad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Harkleroad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harkleroad somewhat.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harkleroad is breathing heavily.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Harkleroad prevents Anderson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harkleroad from controlling successfully.
Harkleroad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harkleroad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harkleroad throws a big right hand that misses.
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Harkleroad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson controls Harkleroad momentarily but Harkleroad frees himself.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harkleroad escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chad Harkleroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harkleroad trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Harkleroad working away.
Harkleroad working the head with strikes.
Harkleroad stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Harkleroad. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Harkleroad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Anderson won't allow Harkleroad to pass to mount.
Harkleroad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Harkleroad stalls from top position.
Harkleroad prevents Anderson from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkleroad landing a few strikes.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Harkleroad counters with a takedown into side control.
Harkleroad stands up.
Harkleroad dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Harkleroad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harkleroad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harkleroad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is working to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad is working hard here to advance position.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harkleroad is looking to escape.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Harkleroad regains half guard.
Harkleroad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and beckons Harkleroad to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkleroad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harkleroad has one of Anderson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Harkleroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Harkleroad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harkleroad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Harkleroad waved his t-shirt featuring Nature's Edge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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