PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pearson
vs
Shield

195 cm
23
278 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Pearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson leaves Shield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shield shoots for a takedown but Pearson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Shield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Shield.

Pearson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shield is trying to defend but Pearson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shield tries to kick Pearson off but Pearson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shield keeps working.
Pearson throwing shots but Shield is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield won't allow Pearson to pass to mount.
Pearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matt Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Shield tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily

and Pearson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shield looks gassed!
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 looking to take a break and control but Shield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Shield defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shield to regain full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shield walks into a left hand.
Shield avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shield at a distance.
Pearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands a nice hook to Shield's body. Shield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Pearson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shield to the mat! Shield manages to get full guard.
Pearson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is pushing down on Shield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shield is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson wants to control but Shield is keeping him busy.
Pearson trying to mount his opponent but Shield defends it.
Pearson thows a huge punch but Shield dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Shield is working away.
Shield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Pearson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shield with a poor takedown
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Shield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
Shield wants to stand but Pearson has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson sneaks back into half guard.
Pearson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Shield stands up from Pearson's guard - Shield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pearson works Shield's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shield avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Shield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shield has his takedown stuffed
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Pearson scores with a jab. Shield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shield slips under a jab.
Shield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Shield.
Pearson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson scores with a jab. Shield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Shield is rocked!
Shield bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pearson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Shield falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Shield was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Pearson!
Lester Pearson retains his heavyweight title!