PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam has chosen Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pearson
vs
Ramanujam

172 cm
28
158 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

174 cm
26
149 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Conquer
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramanujam throws a solid leg kick but Pearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramanujam.
Donk. Ramanujam catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Ramanujam jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ramanujam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramanujam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramanujam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramanujam leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ramanujam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Ramanujam manages to get underhooks.
Ramanujam digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ramanujam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ramanujam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramanujam digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Ramanujam.
Pearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramanujam has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Ramanujam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramanujam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is trying to drag Ramanujam to the mat but Ramanujam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Ramanujam.
Still in the clinch, Ramanujam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramanujam lands with a light punch inside.

Pearson gets control of Ramanujam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pearson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramanujam trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Ramanujam tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Ramanujam is proving a slippery customer.
Ramanujam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pearson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramanujam is aware though and is defending well.
Ramanujam is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramanujam wants to pass the guard but Pearson is keeping the position.
Ramanujam pushing down on Pearson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 trying to control but Ramanujam postures up.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pearson is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramanujam from advancing to side control.
Ramanujam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramanujam trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam controlling the action here.
Ramanujam wants to free his trapped foot but Pearson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.
Pearson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramanujam is working away from the top position though.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pearson moves into full guard.
Pearson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Ramanujam controlling him for the moment.
Ramanujam trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramanujam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pearson working for a triangle but Ramanujam defends it easily.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Ramanujam is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahavir Ramanujam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramanujam, which made it look bad.
Pearson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ramanujam counters with a single leg into guard. Pearson didn't expect that.
Ramanujam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Ramanujam is proving a slippery customer.

Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramanujam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pearson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramanujam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramanujam is stalling in the full guard.
Mahavir Ramanujam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pearson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramanujam has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramanujam connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramanujam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pearson wants to control but Ramanujam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pearson is refusing to be controlled, as Ramanujam sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramanujam controlling the action here.
Ramanujam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pearson tries to kick Ramanujam off but Ramanujam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramanujam is controlling the pace.

Mahavir Ramanujam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Ramanujam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ramanujam misses.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Ramanujam is avoiding it.

Ramanujam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pearson on his heels. He'll look to pass Pearson's guard now, I'm sure.
Pearson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Ramanujam tries to pass.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Ramanujam controlling him for the moment.
Pearson looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pearson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramanujam is aware though and is defending well.
Pearson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Ramanujam from controlling successfully.

Pearson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramanujam escapes and throws Pearson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ramanujam moves into full mount!
BOOM! Ramanujam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramanujam looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam landing shots from mount.
Ramanujam working Pearson over with strikes here.
Ramanujam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramanujam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pearson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ramanujam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson wants to hold on but Ramanujam pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramanujam trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahavir Ramanujam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pearson misses with a takedown
and Ramanujam counters with a leg kick.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches up with Ramanujam, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes Ramanujam against the cage but Ramanujam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramanujam wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Ramanujam coming out on top.
Ramanujam lands a lovely overhand right.
Pearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramanujam sprawls well. He's pushed Pearson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearson is defended easily by Ramanujam.
Pearson moves out of range as Ramanujam strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramanujam lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Pearson fails with the takedown.
Pearson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramanujam looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramanujam as he connects with a hook.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pearson's calf.
Ramanujam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pearson shoots for a takedown but Ramanujam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramanujam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramanujam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramanujam misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam misses with a looping left.
Pearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramanujam is fending him off so far but Pearson persists. Nope, Ramanujam circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramanujam slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Pearson is rocked!
Ramanujam drops Pearson with a big left hand! Pearson is injured, injured bad! Ramanujam jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahavir Ramanujam!
In his post fight interview, Mahavir Ramanujam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.