PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhijing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pearson
vs
Wang

172 cm
23
159 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

179 cm
23
159 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhijing Wang!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!

Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Pearson's guard.

Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Pearson is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pearson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.

Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!

Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Pearson's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pearson is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.

Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pearson is on top in guard.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang pulls Pearson in close to prevent any damage.
Pearson is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.

Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Wang regains half guard.

Pearson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Pearson sits in half guard.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pearson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.
Wang trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wang pushing down on Pearson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Pearson trying to control but Wang postures up.

Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Pearson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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!
Pearson is not content to let Wang control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Pearson is defending the position.

Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhijing Wang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pearson throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang lands a front kick.
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wang.
Pearson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wang.
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wang.

Wang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Pearson to the floor! Wang dives in looking for the finish!

Pearson is rocked!
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh Pearson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pearson sees it coming and defends easily.

Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Wang looking for a guillotine from mount but Pearson is having none of it.

Wang has control of Pearson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pearson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wang with good strikes from the mount here!

Wang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wang works his way to his opponent's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pearson hold on?!

Pearson showing good submission defense here.

Pearson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wang gets his way!
Pearson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang controlling well, preventing Pearson from escaping the position.
Wang avoiding Pearson 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang controls the position.
Wang has the hooks in. Pearson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pearson seems to have got his legs back now.

Wang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pearson is defending well though. Wang let's go of the attempt for now.

Pearson fending off the submission attempt from Wang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.

Wang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pearson is defending well though. Wang let's go of the attempt for now.
Pearson is in bad spot here.

Pearson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.

Pearson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wang gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pearson is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Pearson is defending the position.
Pearson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhijing Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhijing Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Pearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wang shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Wang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pearson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wang's guard now.
Pearson passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.

Wang looking for submissions off his back.

Pearson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pearson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.

Pearson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Pearson has control of the leg.

Pearson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Pearson prevents Wang from improving his position.
Pearson is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearson manages to get himself to full guard.

Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Wang is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.

Wang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pearson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pearson shrugs it off.
Wang controlling from mount.
Pearson tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang fails to advance to Pearson's back.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zhijing Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang managing to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson leaves Wang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhijing Wang.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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 Tyson Pearson.
Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhijing Wang!
In his post fight interview, Zhijing Wang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.