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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Tebow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tim Tebow's Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kasey Ballard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tebow trying to hold on to Ballard's head to control him but Ballard postures up.
Ballard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tebow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballard blocks the leg kick.
Tebow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tebow moves in looking to clinch but Ballard pushes him off.
Tebow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tebow works over Ballard's head and body with a nice combination.
Tebow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tebow fails to land with a series of punches.
Tebow misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow tries to clinch but Ballard moves away
and Ballard counters by clinching up.
Ballard manages to break the clinch.
Tebow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ballard moves into the clinch.
Ballard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ballard manages to end up in side control.
Tebow wants to control but Ballard postures up.
Ballard decides to stand back up.
Tebow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tebow!
Tebow looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballard landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard with a couple of short strikes.
Ballard looking for a guillotine from mount but Tebow is having none of it.
Ballard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tebow is in a horrible position here. Ballard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ballard dominating with strikes here.
Ballard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tebow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tebow is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Ballard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tebow tries to hold on but Ballard postures up.
Ballard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tebow's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tebow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ballard controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tebow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Ballard.
Tebow is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard 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.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tebow but Tebow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tebow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tebow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tebow misses with a leg kick
and Ballard moves into the clinch.
Ballard wants to take the fight to the mat but Tebow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballard breaks from the clinch.
Tebow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tebow.
Ballard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasey Ballard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tebow circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow misses with a two punch combination.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
Tebow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tebow throws a push kick but Ballard slaps the foot to one side.
Tebow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tebow tries to clinch but Ballard is having none of it.
Tebow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown but Tebow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tebow throws a right and a left that Ballard avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ballard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tebow scrambles back to his feet.
Ballard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tebow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballard somewhat.
Ballard instigates a clinch.
Tebow tries to circle away but Ballard has him pinned against the cage.
Ballard scores with a hook to the body.
Tebow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ballard avoids it.
Tebow throws an elbow but it misses.
Tebow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tebow uses from the top position.
Kasey Ballard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballard pushes Tebow off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballard has time to react.
A cross from Tebow lands.
Tebow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tebow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballard forces Tebow back against the cage and clinches.
Tebow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ballard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ballard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ballard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tebow defends well.
Tebow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard has Tebow pulled in close to control his posture.
Tebow postures up.
Ballard pushes Tebow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ballard has closed the distance and engaged Tebow in a clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tebow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tebow is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard dominated that second 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.
Ballard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tebow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tebow with a jab.
Tebow tries to clinch up but Ballard circles away and keeps his distance.
Tebow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tebow did well to prevent Ballard getting side control.
Ballard stands up and beckons Tebow to join him on the feet.
Tebow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard moves into the clinch successfully.
Ballard pulls Tebow into guard.
Tebow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ballard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ballard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ballard!
Ballard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tebow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ballard throws a head kick that misses.
Ballard fails with a takedown attempt.
Tebow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ballard dives in and grabs Tebow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tebow pushes down on Ballard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballard closes the distance and pushes Tebow back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tebow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ballard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ballard staying calm.
Ballard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tebow keeps working.
Ballard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tebow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow is trying to control Ballard's posture but Ballard avoids it.
Tebow is trying to get back to half guard.
Ballard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard clearly takes that 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.
Ballard drives through and clinches with Tebow against the cage.
Tebow tries to pull guard but Ballard won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ballard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ballard manages to pull guard.
Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tebow trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Tebow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard pulls Tebow in to control the position.
Tebow trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Ballard wriggles free and stands up.
Ballard misses with a head kick.
Ballard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tebow avoids it really well and circles away.
Tebow is looking to clinch but Ballard is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throws a nice looking combination but Ballard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tim Tebow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses
and Ballard counters with a takedown into side control.
Ballard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tebow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballard rushes Tebow and presses him up against the cage.
Tebow can't get the takedown.
Ballard has Tebow pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ballard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard pulls guard successfully.
Ballard is adopting a defensive guard.
Ballard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballard. Tebow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tebow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballard shoots in but Tebow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tebow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow is looking to clinch.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses
and Ballard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tebow won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballard controls the position.
Tebow is trying to get back to his feet.
Tebow is trying to escape the position but Ballard is controlling the position.
Ballard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tebow can do to turn this around?
Ballard decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballard.
Horrible takedown by Ballard or perhaps it was just good defense by Tebow which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard had his way with Tim Tebow in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ballard shoots in and drives through. Tebow sprawls well.
Tebow misses with a series of wild punches.
Tebow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ballard tries for a takedown but Tebow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tebow.
Tebow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ballard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tebow lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches up with Tebow, looking for a takedown. Ballard pushes Tebow against the cage but Tebow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tebow scores with a hook to the body. Ballard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tebow jabs Ballard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballard.
Tebow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballard has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow looking for a takedown.
Come on Ballard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ballard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tebow lands with a nice combination. Ballard backs away looking to recover.
Tebow tries to clinch there but Ballard circles away.
Ballard moves into range and clinches up with Tebow.
Ballard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballard is pushing down on Tebow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tebow is fighting to maintain full guard but Ballard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard controlling the pace.
Ballard is thwarting Tebow's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow wants to get back to his feet.
Ballard content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Tebow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but Tebow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballard misses with a takedown attempt - Tebow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballard looks to land a combination but Tebow avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Tebow scores with a four punch combination!
Tim Tebow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasey Ballard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ballard clinches up with Tebow and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Kasey Ballard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballard, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Ballard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kasey Ballard thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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