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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ballinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart. Shears is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Shears!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shears blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger slips a jab from Shears.
Ryan Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shears misses with an uppercut. Ballinger saw that one coming.
Ballinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shears manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Shears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shears walks into a straight right hand from Ballinger.
Shears tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballinger swivels and escapes.
Shears slips under a jab.
Ballinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger throws a lazy head kick
and Shears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shears uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Shears gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Shears has a takedown stuffed.
Ballinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballinger misses with a straight right.
Ballinger wants to clinch.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ballinger.
Shears avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shears scores with a three punch combo!
Shears cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Shears takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shears connects with a body shot.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ballinger scores with a head kick. Shears tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shears misses with a hook. Ballinger ducked under it nicely.
Ballinger motions for Shears to come forward. Ballinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shears connects with a nice looking jab.
Shears fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Ballinger.
Shears is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Shears.
Shears throws a right and a left that Ballinger avoids nicely.
Shears might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shears with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Shears moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan Ballinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shears throws out a powerful jab.
Shears fails with the takedown.
Ryan Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Shears.
Ballinger misses with a body kick.
A big right from Shears misses.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballinger tries to move into range but Shears moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ballinger lands with a nice body punch.
Shears misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballinger lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shears misses its intended target.
Ballinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shears throws a hook to the side of Ballinger's head but Ballinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballinger.
Shears misses with a hook.
Ballinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shears.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Shears.
Ballinger loads up on a big right hand but Shears slips the punch.
Ballinger throws a head kick that Shears semi-blocks.
Ballinger lands a nice shot that snaps Shears's head back.
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
Ballinger rushes Shears and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Shears.
Shears is trying to break free.
Ballinger misses with a knee strike.
Shears blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shears's defenses.
Shears wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shears wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballinger misses with a knee to the head.
Ballinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shears working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shears doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger slips a jab from Shears.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Shears is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Shears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shears scores with a shot to the body.
Ballinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballinger.
Ballinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shears looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballinger is fending him off so far but Shears persists. Nope, Ballinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shears throws a series of punches but Ballinger moves out of range.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears moves forwards but Ballinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shears takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Shears lands a nice hook to Ballinger's body. Ballinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shears ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shears scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shears bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryan Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Ballinger lands but Shears takes it in his stride.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Shears.
Shears shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballinger as he jumps to the side.
Shears is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ballinger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shears.
Ballinger ducks under a wild hook from Shears.
Ballinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shears counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shears throws out a loose jab but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger cracks Shears with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shears takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballinger.
Ballinger wants to clinch but Shears slips to the side
and Shears counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shears takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shears misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Ballinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shears shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballinger sprawls well. Ballinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shears gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Shears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shears shoots in for a takedown but Ballinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shears looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shears throws a right hand that Ballinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballinger also avoids with ease.
Shears tries to bum rush Ballinger with a series of wild strikes but Ballinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shears is breathing heavily.
Shears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballinger manages to avoid it.
Ballinger catches Shears with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shears misses with a wild combination.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Shears moves out of range.
Ballinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Shears misses the shot to the body.
Ballinger walks into a left hand.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballinger misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shears.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Ballinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballinger misses with an elbow strike.
Shears throws a head punch that misses.
Shears is stalling here.
Ballinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shears up against the cage.
Shears lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shears.
Ballinger scores with a knee to the head.
Shears on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shears digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Shears improves position.
Shears has clasped his hands together around Ballinger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Shears wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballinger, who protects the arm well.
Ballinger is looking to regain half guard here but Shears keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballinger is not content to let Shears control the position.
Shears tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shears has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shears working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shears tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Ballinger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shears paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shears throws a shot from downtown. Ballinger moves away and avoids it.
Ballinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shears moves out of range easily.
Shears bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballinger's head.
A combination from Shears does no damage.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Shears coming out on top.
Ballinger misses with a low kick as Shears jumps back.
Shears tests Ballinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Shears takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Shears moves out of range.
Ballinger walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears scores a takedown into full mount!
Ballinger has given up his back. Will we see Shears going for some submissions?
Shears looking to break Ballinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shears will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ballinger is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shears working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Ballinger right now.
Shears working for the choke.
Ballinger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears has the hooks in. Ballinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shears is looking for the choke from the back position but Ballinger is controlling his hands well.
Shears loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ballinger hold on?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shears has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ballinger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shears has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ballinger trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Ballinger right now.
Shears patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Billy Shears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to roll over but Shears keeps him under control.
Shears not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballinger is not content to let Shears control the position.
Shears looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ballinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shears's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shears's back!
Ballinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shears showing good submission defense here.
Ballinger working for a choke but Shears is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears trying to control the position but Ballinger manages to sink in the hooks.
Shears fending off the submission attempt from Ballinger.
Shears turns into Ballinger and is now in his guard.
Ryan Ballinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shears trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shears is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Shears has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shears works his way into full mount!
Ballinger is controlling an arm, preventing Shears from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ballinger 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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