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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. The key to victory for Kasey Ballard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Good wrestler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sizemore stands up from Ballard's guard - Sizemore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sizemore tries to clinch up.
Ballard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sizemore's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizemore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ballard wants to pass the guard but Sizemore is keeping the position.
Ballard prevents Sizemore from getting back to his feet.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard trying to control but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Ballard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Ballard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kasey Ballard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sizemore stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballard. Ballard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ballard is refusing to be controlled, as Sizemore sits in half guard.
Sizemore tries to stand and escape but Ballard actually recovers to full guard.
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ballard is looking to stand up but Sizemore isn't so interested in that idea.
Sizemore stays in close to Ballard's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice body kick there by Ballard.
Ballard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizemore.
Sizemore should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sizemore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ballard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballard shoots in and gets a takedown into Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore looks gassed!
Ballard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sizemore looking for subs off his back but Ballard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ballard is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sizemore manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard wants to stand but Sizemore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sizemore controlling Ballard's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kasey Ballard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sizemore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ballard's guard.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sizemore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sizemore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Sizemore from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ballard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sizemore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballard was covering up waiting for the punch and Sizemore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sizemore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ballard is looking for a triangle but Sizemore pushes his legs off easily.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Sizemore from controlling successfully.
Ballard controls Sizemore momentarily but Sizemore frees himself.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sizemore looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ballard feints and as Sizemore raises his hands in defense, Ballard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Sizemore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ballard!
Sizemore unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ballard's face.
Ballard is looking to improve his position but Sizemore isn't that keen on the idea.
Markus Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sizemore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ballard is on top in guard.
Sizemore wants to stand but Ballard is controlling the position.
Sizemore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sizemore looking for subs off his back but Ballard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Ballard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sizemore closes the distance and pushes Ballard back into the cage.
Sizemore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sizemore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sizemore can't fight it off and eventually Ballard manages to take the fight to the floor. Sizemore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard stands up and waves to Sizemore to follow him.
Sizemore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sizemore enables Ballard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sizemore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ballard prevents Sizemore from getting back to his feet.
Ballard wants to control from the top but Sizemore keeps moving.
Sizemore wants to stand up but Ballard is controlling him.
Sizemore looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore trying to strike off his back.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sizemore has a closed guard, preventing Ballard from standing up.
Sizemore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but Sizemore shows good takedown defense.
Ballard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ballard has passed into half guard!
Ballard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sizemore tries to roll over but Ballard keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is refusing to be controlled, as Ballard sits in half guard.
Ballard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sizemore wants to control but Ballard is keeping busy.
Ballard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sizemore is refusing to be controlled, as Ballard sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Ballard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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