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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanagan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
#T1#
Hanagan stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Pearson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pearson wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pearson is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Pearson won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hanagan is looking to stall here but Pearson recovers full guard.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanagan preventing the sweep. #T5#
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage. #T6#
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Pearson is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Pearson is not content to let Hanagan control the position.#T7#
Pearson trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Pearson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Hanagan is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanagan stalling.
Pearson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanagan controlling the action here. #T9#
Pearson gets full guard.
Pearson is pulling down on Hanagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanagan, at least for the moment.
Hanagan advances to half guard.
Pearson tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanagan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Hanagan#T10#
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearson is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Pearson blocks the move with his legs.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Hanagan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Pearson denies him.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson stops Hanagan from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hanagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Pearson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wang can't fight it off and eventually Pearson manages to take the fight to the floor. Wang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (0) Wang
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wang passes Pearson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pearson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Pearson won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pearson tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Pearson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (2) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pearson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pearson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (4) vs (5) Wang
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Pearson stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (7) vs (5) Wang#SUB#
Pearson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pearson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pearson working away.#T5##SUB#
Pearson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Pearson sits in half guard.
Wang wants to sweep but Pearson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (10) vs (5) Wang#SUB#
Pearson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pearson is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pearson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pearson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Pearson slips nicely into half guard.
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Pearson from advancing position.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Wang keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling Pearson's posture.
Pearson trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pearson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (10) vs (7) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pearson avoid being mounted?#T12#
Pearson is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is looking to advance position but Pearson won't allow it.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Pearson defends it.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Pearson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pearson has a hand on Wang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pearson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pearson takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Benjamins 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.
No luck for Benjamins with that takedown attempt.
Benjamins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Benjamins.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearson wants a takedown.
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pearson gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch.
Benjamins told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Benjamins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benjamins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Benjamins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benjamins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Benjamins looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Benjamins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Benjamins
Pearson keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #T2#
Pearson pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Pearson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pearson (4) vs (2) Benjamins#T3#
Pearson controlling his opponent.
Pearson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pearson (7) vs (2) Benjamins#SUB#
Pearson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Benjamins showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Pearson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benjamins is defending well though. Pearson let's go of the attempt for now.
Pearson gets his hands free as Benjamins looks to control. #T4##SUB#
Pearson tightening his grip on Benjamins, looking for the choke.
Benjamins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pearson is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Pearson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Benjamins is controlling his hands well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pearson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Benjamins rolls, trying to escape but Pearson keeps control of the position.
Benjamins is still trying to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Benjamins tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pearson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Benjamins is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norman Pearson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pearson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 887 Namasuzuki vs Babinski
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee lands with an uppercut that bounces Pearson off the cage and back into range.
Bee thuds his shin into the meat of Pearson's side.
Bee takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Bee misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee keeps Pearson at a distance using the push kick.
Bee is looking to chop away at Pearson's legs.
Bee lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bee - that will leave a mark!
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bee connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee slips under a jab from Pearson.
Pearson lands a head kick. Bee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pearson scores with a jab.
Inspektor Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Bee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bee!
#T2#
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Bee avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bee throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bee looks to throw a body kick
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee keeps Pearson at a distance using the push kick.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A lazy left from Bee finds it's target.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1-2. Pearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pearson lands with a cross.
Bee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pearson is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Bee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Bee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee throws a sloppy body shot
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Bee misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bee misses with a body kick.
Pearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Bee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Bee throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Bee lands a slapping body shot.
Pearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bee can pounce on him.
Pearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Bee tenderised Pearson's leg. Pearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bee!
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Bee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Bee throws out a powerful jab.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
Pearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bee.
Inspektor Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Bee jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bee lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bee finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Bee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Bee.
#T2#
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Bee scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bee.
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Bee avoids it with no problem.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Bee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bee scores with a shot to the body.
Bee throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Bee misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bee.
Bee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee is looking to wear down Pearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bee counters with a left to the body.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Bee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bee lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pearson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bee has got the better of the exchanges.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pearson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bee. Bee obviously looking to wear him down.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee connects with a jab.
You can see that Pearson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pearson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Bee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bee scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearson misses the jab.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pearson takes a step back to recover.
Bee throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bee tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Bee digs a good hook to Pearson's body.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Bee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bee scores with a nice body kick.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bee connects with a body shot.
Bee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Bee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee scores with a nice body kick.
Pearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bee.
Bee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Bee.
That kick from Bee tenderised Pearson's leg. Pearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Bee misses with a low kick.
It looks like Bee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bee misses with a jab to the body
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bee.
Bee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Bee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pearson back to the cage. Bee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bee digs a good hook to Pearson's body.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bee. Pearson shrugs it off though.
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 misses with a double jab
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bee.
Bee feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Bee throws a lazy body kick
and Pearson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bee.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inspektor Bee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspektor Bee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspektor Bee!
During a confident post fight interview, Inspektor Bee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Torvik moved out of range nicely.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Pearson sends Torvik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pearson is motioning to the referee to let Torvik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson lands with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Pearson.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Torvik moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson jabs Torvik right on the nose. Torvik blinks but takes it well.#CUT#Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torvik slips under a jab from Pearson.
Torvik clobbers Pearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Torvik lands with a good body shot.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson throws a jab when Torvik was well out of range.
Torvik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torvik jabs Pearson right on the nose. Pearson blinks but takes it well.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A cross from Torvik lands.
Torvik misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Pearson counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torvik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
Sven Torvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Torvik scores with a body shot.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Pearson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torvik lands with a shot to the body.
Torvik connects with the punch.#T1#
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearson's head backwards.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torvik if he has to take too many more of those.
Torvik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torvik slips a jab from Pearson.
Torvik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Torvik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pearson! Torvik lets Pearson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Norman Pearson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Pearson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Torvik swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sven Torvik!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Torvik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zulu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pearson lands a leg kick that knocks Zulu off balance momentarily.
Zulu blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Pearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZulu.#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zulu being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pearson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Pearson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zulu.
Zulu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.#T2##CL#
Zulu forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Zulu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zulu blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Norman Pearson.#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch.#T3#
Pearson lands a body shot.
Zulu is breathing heavily.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zulus head.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Zulu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson. #BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Pearson cracks Zulu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pearson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zulu to stand back up!#ROC2#Zulu is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson is stalking Zulu. Zulu circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Pearson, and it's lights out! Zulu really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 868 Deja Vu
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Kemp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Kemp moves away and avoids it.
Kemp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
letting Kemp counter with a right hand.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Kemp.
#T1#
Pearson misses with a low kick as Kemp jumps back.
Pearson lands with a cross.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kemp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kemp checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Kemp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Kemp is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pearson digs a right hand into Kemp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kemp's gas tank.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Kemp stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kemp letting Pearson take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kemp up against the cage.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Kemp pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.#BC#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Kemp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemp avoids the body shot from Pearson.
A counter left hand to the body from Kemp misses its target.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Kemp instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kemp doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
#CL#
Kemp has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Kemp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
#T4#
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemp.
Pearson looks winded!#BC#
Kemp breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemp is stalling here.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Kemp.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Kemp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson works on Kemp's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
Kemp lands an uppercut.
Kemp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kemp is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Kemp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Kemp counters with a three punch combo that has Pearson backing up. Pearson nods at Kemp to acknowledge the strikes.
Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kemp.
Kemp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kemp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp wants to break free but Pearson has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
Pearson with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kemp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kemp moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Kemp lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is trying to push Kemp away but Kemp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Kemp letting Pearson take a breather here.
Kemp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Ross Kemp has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kemp as he connects with a hook.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Kemp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemp.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Kemp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well. #T3#
Kemp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pearson's hands.
Kemp lands the left hand.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearson.
Pearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kemp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp lands with a right hand.
Kemp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kemp wants to clinch.#T4#
Kemp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Kemp moved out of range.
Kemp is looking to counter punch.
A right-left combo lands from Kemp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Kemp backs off Pearson throws a huge counter combo but Kemp manages to avoid it all.
Kemp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ross Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
Kemp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kemp scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kemp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson's cut.
That's time! Kemp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kemp glances at the clock... BAM! Pearson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kemp crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kemp is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pearson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 863 Christmas Joy
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Goodman moves to clinch but Pearson breaks away
letting Pearson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Pearson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.#CL2#
Goodman rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goodman. #T2#
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!
Goodman tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Pearson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Goodman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Pearson throws a counter high kick but Goodman was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the cage.
Goodman tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Pearson is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodman thinking.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodman gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Pearson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Goodman has managed to clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearson is keeping busy.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Goodman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Pearson shrugs it off though.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is working Pearson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Goodman misses with a double jab
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Pearson connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Pearson scores with a push kick.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Goodman just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson taking a breather.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice elbow.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goodman taking a breather.#T2#
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Pearson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Pearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Pearson wants to stall.
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Pearson trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearson into the cage.#T3#
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Norman Pearson's cut is getting worse.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saul Goodman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
Goodman stalling the fight.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Pearson tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson has Goodman pushed against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Makarov lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Makarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearson sprawls well initially but Makarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pearson tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makarov.
Pearson wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pearson is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pearson avoid being mounted?
Makarov thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Makarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makarov 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.
Makarov misses with a head shot. Pearson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makarov.
Makarov works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pearson is controlling Makarov's posture.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Makarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov throwing strikes but missing.
Makarov works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makarov trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makarov throwing strikes but missing.
Makarov looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov has a closed guard, preventing Pearson from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Makarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson distracts Makarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Makarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pearson defends it easily.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pearson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearson has managed to get both his arms back between Makarov's legs - danger averted.
Makarov has momentary wrist control but Pearson slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearson works over Makarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makarov controls Pearson momentarily but Pearson frees himself.
Makarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass. #SUB#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated 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.#R2#
Makarov lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Makarov closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Makarov pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Makarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makarov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Makarov moved out of range nicely.
Makarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Makarov is out of range.
Pearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makarov loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pearson sprawls well. Pearson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
#T1#
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Makarov counters with a left and a right that stings Pearson.
Makarov shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makarov with a poor takedown
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Makarov has been cut.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pearson counters with a crisp one two that drops Makarov! Pearson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makarov to his feet! Makarov is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Pearson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pearson pinned against the cage. Pearson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Makarov looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Makarov checks it.
Makarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Makarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Makarov 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.
Makarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Makarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pearson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Makarov shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Makarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
A little feinted left hand from Makarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson misses the jab.
Makarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pearson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov slips a straight right by Pearson.
Makarov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearson's waist but Pearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makarov off to one side. #T4#
Makarov moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Pearson misses the jab.
Makarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Makarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Makarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD2#
Pearson lands a big uppercut and Makarov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Makarov looks OK. Pearson waves Makarov back to his feet!#ROC2#Makarov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Makarov's cut.
That's time! Makarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Makarov closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Makarov pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Makarov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
An out of breath Norman Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Namasuzuki lands an overhand right.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pearson defending well as Namasuzuki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Pearson finds it's way through Namasuzuki's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
Pearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson throws a hook but Namasuzuki avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namasuzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Namasuzuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pearson.
Namasuzuki scores with a spinning back kick!
Namasuzuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Namasuzuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Namasuzuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Namasuzuki controlling from side mount. #T3#
Namasuzuki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pearson for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Pearson is letting Namasuzuki control him for a moment.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Pearson misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupuki Namasuzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Namasuzuki blocks the leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearson is fending him off so far but Namasuzuki persists. Nope, Pearson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.#TD#
Namasuzuki 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. Namasuzuki is in Pearson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Namasuzuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson thuds a left hand into Namasuzuki's body.
Namasuzuki with a nice cross.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Namasuzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Namasuzuki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Pearson lands with a nice body punch.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Namasuzuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson moves forwards but Namasuzuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearson lands a really nice looking cross but Namasuzuki seems unphased.
#T3#
Pearson blocks a leg kick.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Namasuzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namasuzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namasuzuki. That's going to slow Pearson down. #T4#
Namasuzuki dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Namasuzuki works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Pearson walks into a left hand. #CL#
Namasuzuki has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Pearson taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson moves out of range as Namasuzuki strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.#TD#
Namasuzuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki won't allow Pearson to sweep him here. #T1#
Namasuzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pearson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.#T3#
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Namasuzuki is predictable there
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Namasuzuki digs a good hook to Pearson's body.
#TD#
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Namasuzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Namasuzuki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Pearson looking to control.
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namasuzuki controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namasuzuki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Pearson tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
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 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Martynov catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov with a nice cross.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.#T2#
Martynov misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martynov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Martynov clinches.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martynov has double underhooks.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#T3#
A combination from Martynov does no damage.
Martynov misses the jab.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Martynov throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov with a hook.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Martynov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson sizes up Martynov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martynov throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Martynov. That snapped Pearson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Martynov checks the leg kick.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to stall but Martynov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Pearson staying out of range there.#T2#
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Lemieux lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Lemieux.#CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Lemieux throws a shot to the body.
Lemieux connects with the punch.#KD#
Lemieux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pearson sprawling to the canvas! Pearson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lemieux finish him?!
#ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lemieux doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pearson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pearson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barkley.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
#KD2#
Pearson sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pearson is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barkley.
Pearson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Barkley's defenses. It connects perfectly with Barkley's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Our winner, Norman Pearson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 18
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts digs a good body shot into Pearson's ribs.
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
#CL2#
Motts forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts looks winded!#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Pearson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Motts sprawling to the canvas! Motts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pearson finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pearson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Motts falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Motts was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
A very excited looking Norman Pearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENGIMA 12
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Canada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson.
Pearson slips under a jab.#TD2#
Canada 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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada has his hands on Pearson's head, controlling the position.
Pearson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Canada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pearson trying to move into half guard but instead Canada has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Canada throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearson is adopting a defensive guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Canada is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canada throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Canada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canada throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canada throws a leg kick
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pearson rushes Canada and presses him up against the cage.
Canada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Canada tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Canada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Canada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Canada receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Canada misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Canada to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canada. #TD2#
Canada has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pearson is trying to keep an underhook but Canada manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Canada is just content to waste time from the top position. Pearson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Canada is having none of it.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Pearson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Pearson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Pearson throwing shots but Canada is blocking nicely.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but Canada defends it.
Pearson is trying to control the action in half guard but Canada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pearson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pearson advances position into side control!
Canada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pearson off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beau Canada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Canada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Canada lands with a shot to the body.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Canada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canada misses the jab.
Canada misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.#CL#
Pearson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson blocking some punches.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A cross from Canada lands.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
Canada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canada throws a combination that misses
and Pearson counters with a three punch combo that has Canada backing up. Canada nods at Pearson to acknowledge the strikes.
Canada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canada swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Canada scoring well with a low kick there.
Canada tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it.#T2#
Canada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada misses with a low kick.
Pearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canada throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Canada only half commits.
Canada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
Canada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canada connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Canada misses.
Canada throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Canada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canada throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Canada moves his leg out of the way.
Canada motions for Pearson to come forward. Canada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Canada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
Pearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canada is looking to land body kicks.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Canada gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Canada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Canada wants a takedown.
#T1#
Canada has Pearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
A short left from Canada.
Canada wants to stall.
Canada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
Canada working aggressively here.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Canada is controlling the position.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Canada is looking for a takedown.
Canada avoiding damage.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Canada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canada wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson thows a body kick. Canada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Beau Canada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Canada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canada tries to land a body kick
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Canada misses with a leg kick.
Canada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson stalks Canada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canada's face. Canada staggers backwards, shaken.
Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Canada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick from Canada.
Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canada misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Canada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearson in his tracks.
A solid body kick from Canada.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canada.
Beau Canada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canada throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canada.
Canada throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Canada only half commits.
Pearson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canada. That one must have hurt.
Pearson slips under a jab.
Beau Canada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canada dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
#T2##CL#
Pearson pushes Canada up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canada.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Canada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
Canada wants to land a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beau Canada.
Well Canada 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Canada!
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.#T1#
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Pearson with an uppercut!
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb misses with a double jab
and Pearson counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
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!
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cobb swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.#TD#
Pearson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobb's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass. #T1#
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cobb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pearson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pearson passes Cobb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Cobb is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson looks to land a strike but Cobb avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Cobb slips a jab from Pearson.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pearson rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.#T2#
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Cobb looks to move away, Pearson throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way.
Pearson cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
As Cobb backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb checks a low kick from Pearson.
Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses the body punch
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson. #T2#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.#CL#
Pearson pushes Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pearson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.#R5#
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb feints a jab promting Pearson to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pearson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Pearson drops Cobb with a right and a left! Pearson comes rushing in but Cobb regains his composure and manages to keep Pearson in guard.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it.
Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb being controlled here, momentarily.
Cobb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cobb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb trying to keep a closed guard but Pearson is proving a slippery customer.
Cobb is pulling down on Pearson's head to control his posture.
Pearson postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Semmy Cobb.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb is the new super heavyweight champion!
Semmy Cobb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Cotto lands but Pearson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Cotto scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Cotto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Cotto finds it's target.#CL#
Pearson rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Cotto checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotto. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
As Cotto backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Pearson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pearson staying calm.#SUB#
Pearson has hold of Cotto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cotto seems comfortable defending it but Pearson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cotto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cotto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pearson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Miguel Cotto was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Toro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Pearson rushes El Toro and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Toro jumps guard but Pearson stands there with El Toro around his waist. El Toro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
El Toro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pearson was covering up waiting for the punch and El Toro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pearson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now El Toro has Pearson in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro pulls Pearson in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson content to stall in guard here.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
El Toro has his foot on Pearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is trying to keep Pearson in close.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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. El Toro connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
El Toro trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well. #SUB2#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but El Toro pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from El Toro.
El Toro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson stuffs the takedown attempt from El Toro. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Toro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearson's waist but Pearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.#T1#
Pearson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Toro backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.#TD2#
El Toro gets the takedown into side control.
Pearson sneaks out the side door and pushes El Toro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Toro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
El Toro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but El Toro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
El Toro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Toro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
El Toro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Toro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
El Toro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearson quickly recovers to half guard.
El Toro trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galtero El Toro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.#R3##TD2#
El Toro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pearson's guard.
El Toro trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galtero El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but El Toro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but El Toro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Toro throws a lazy head kick
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
El Toro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
Pearson stops a takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
El Toro gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Pearson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing Pearson from standing up.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is trying to keep Pearson in close.
#SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pearson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pearson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pearson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 2
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Pearson tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pearson scores with a leg kick.
Kong shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Cole Kong has been cut.
Pearson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Kong.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
As Kong backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pearson circles away.
Pearson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Pearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters with a three punch combo that has Kong backing up. Kong nods at Pearson to acknowledge the strikes.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearson defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Kong in a clinch.
#T2#
Kong tries to pull guard but Pearson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kong drops back down to his feet.
Kong tries for a takedown but Pearson manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Kong shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Pearson sends Kong down but not out. Pearson dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Kong is rocked!
Pearson taking a breather here.
Kong is still in real trouble! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Kong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Pearson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pearson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearson is aware though and is defending well.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kong looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong. #CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Kong.
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
Kong looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearson duly obliges.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cole Kong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kong dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Kong.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong with a poor takedown
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearson defends it nicely.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Pearson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#That has opened up Cole Kong's cut even more.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Norman Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Pearson gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pearson kicks Kong off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Kong shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Pearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearson prevents it.
Kong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Kong wants to take the fight to the mat but Pearson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pearson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Pearson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pearson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pearson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pearson!
Our winner, Norman Pearson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Alatalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alatalo feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Alatalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson checks a leg kick.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing. #T1#
A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Alatalo.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pearson blocks the leg kick.
Pearson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alatalo.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Alatalo moves out of range.
Pearson tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pearson.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alatalo is looking to score with low kicks.
Alatalo misses with a wild combination.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a counter combo.
Alatalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pearson counters with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo backing away here, and Pearson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Alatalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Pearson to acknowledge the strikes.
Pearson slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Pearson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alatalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pearson.
Well, if Pearson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the body
and Pearson counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pearson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
A jab from Alatalo does it's job there.
A low kick from Alatalo misses
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Alatalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Pearson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo thows a leg kick but Pearson checks it
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson connects with a jab.#CUT2#Mikko Alatalo's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Alatalo throws a lazy body kick
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo backing away here, and Pearson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Pearson gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Pearson trying to control the action but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Pearson has control of the leg.
Pearson stops Alatalo from getting back to his feet.
Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alatalo wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alatalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pearson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pearson jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Pearson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alatalo backs up against the cage.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alatalo back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alatalo misses with a low kick as Pearson jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pearson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Alatalo! He's out on his feet! Pearson rushes in and drops Alatalo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
An out of breath Norman Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson stalling the fight.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stepanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson moves out of range as Stepanov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Stepanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
As Pearson looks to move away, Stepanov throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanov jabs at Pearson's body.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Stepanov ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Stepanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Stepanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stepanov trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Pearson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pearson is avoiding damage well.
Pearson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stepanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but Pearson is defending the strikes.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stepanov is trying to ground and pound but Pearson uses the momentary lack of control by Stepanov to regain half guard.
Stepanov trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pearson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearson to regain full guard.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pearson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pearson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pearson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Stepanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Stepanov postures up.
Pearson has momentary wrist control but Stepanov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov cracks Pearson with a solid left hand.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Stepanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Stepanov avoids nicely.
Stepanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stepanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Stepanov jabs at Pearson's body.
Stepanov staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pearson tries to sprawl but Stepanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Stepanov stalling away here and it's allowed Pearson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Stepanov is having none of it. #T1#
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepanov looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov has control of Pearson's left arm, preventing Pearson from doing any damage.
Pearson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pearson postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stepanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pearson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stepanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pearson has passed into side control.
Stepanov isn't going anywhere.
Stepanov is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Stepanov trying his best to control but Pearson has mounted him.
Stepanov tries to lock up and control but Pearson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov regains half guard.
Stepanov gets full guard.
Pearson trying to control but Stepanov is working from the bottom.
Pearson pushing down on Stepanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Stepanov is trying to control but can't.
Pearson wants to stand up but Stepanov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Stepanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanov throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanov is looking to counter punch.
Stepanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson tries to bum rush Stepanov with a series of wild strikes but Stepanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson lands with a straight right. Stepanov didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson lands a head kick. Stepanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Stepanov misses.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Stepanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Stepanov gets a takedown into half guard.
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. Stepanov connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Stepanov throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson has hold of Stepanov's hands but Stepanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stepanov prevents Pearson from improving his position.
Stepanov trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Stepanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pearson is just riding it out for now. Stepanov eventually gives up the hold.
Pearson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stepanov from advancing position.
Stepanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stepanov is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Pearson is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pearson avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stepanov lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanov.
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Stepanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stepanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanov winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepanov working Pearson over with strikes.
Stepanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pearson taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard. #T4#
Stepanov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pearson quite badly. Pearson pulls Stepanov in close trying to recover. Stepanov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pearson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pearson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Philips scores with a spinning back kick!
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Philips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearson slips under a jab.
Philips tests Pearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Philips won't allow it.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Philips fails to land. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
It looked like Philips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Philips throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Philips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Philips tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Philips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Philips's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson wants to break free but Philips has control.
A short right from Philips.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Philips has Pearson pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Philips misses with a body kick.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.#CL#
Philips darts in and clinches Pearson up against the cage.#T3#
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philips.
Philips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Philips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson looks winded!
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Philips misses with a body punch.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Philips.
Pearson blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Philips.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Philips misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to break free but Philips pushes him back against the cage.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Philips stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson's cut.
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.#R2#
Philips throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Philips misses with a body kick.#KD#
A big head kick from Philips and Pearson is sent sprawling to the canvas! #SU#
Pearson is working an open guard so Philips takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Philips misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pearson pushes Philips up against the cage in a clinch.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson has Philips up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Philips won't allow it.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radio Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Philips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Philips blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Pearson avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson wants to break free but Philips has control.
Pearson avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pearson pushes Philips up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Philips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Philips as the two fighters clinch.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Norman Pearson's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.#T3#
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips. #BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson misses with a leg kick.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
Philips lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Philips catches Pearson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pearson to the canvas!
#ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Philips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Philips is stalking Pearson. Pearson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Philips, and it's lights out! Pearson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radio Philips!
A very excited looking Radio Philips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Fothergill has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fothergill.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Fothergill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearson can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Fothergill closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fothergill connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fothergill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Pearson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fothergill fails to land. #BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Fothergill darts in trying to clinch
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pearson forces Fothergill back against the cage and clinches.
Fothergill misses with the head strike.
Fothergill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fothergill leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Fothergill misses with a head kick.
Fothergill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson swings for the body but Fothergill moves out of range.
Fothergill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pearson. Pearson obviously looking to wear him down.
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!#CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Fothergill can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Fothergill wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson looks to land a combination. Fothergill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fothergill throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.#T3#
Fothergill lands a body shot.
Fothergill looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson throws a series of strikes that have Fothergill backpedaling.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fothergill.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fothergill throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Fothergill.
A clash of legs there as Fothergill blocks the low kick.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
Pearson tries to bum rush Fothergill with a series of wild strikes but Fothergill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fothergill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fothergill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fothergill tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Fothergill slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Fothergill moves out of range of the leg kick from Pearson.
Fothergill tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4##CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fothergill swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
A good leg kick by Fothergill.
Pearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fothergill's head backwards.
Fothergill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson motions for Fothergill to come forward. Pearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fothergill wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.#CL#
Pearson clinches up with Fothergill and pushes him back against the cage.
Fothergill wants to stall.
Fothergill tries a knee to the head but Pearson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Fothergill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pearson misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Fothergill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fothergill. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fothergill doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
#CL#
Pearson rushes Fothergill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fothergill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill tries to clinch up.
Fothergill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norman Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fothergill tries to clinch up.#T1#
Fothergill walks into a jab.
Fothergill checks the leg kick.#CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fothergill can do to turn this around?
Fothergill misses with a punch to the body.
Fothergill tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fothergill trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to bum rush Fothergill with a series of wild strikes but Fothergill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson with a nice calf kick.
Fothergill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson throws a right hand that Fothergill ducks under and follows up with a left that Fothergill also avoids with ease.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Fothergill lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson. #T2##BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Fothergill gets a clinch. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fothergill has his back to the cage.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Fothergill in a clinch.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Fothergill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fothergill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fothergill tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fothergill connects with a leg kick.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fothergill tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Fothergill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fothergill misses with a double jab.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fothergill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fothergill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Fothergill's shoulder, as Fothergill tries to avoid the shot.
Fothergill throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Fothergill throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
A short right from Fothergill on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fothergill throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fothergill fails to land.
Fothergill throws a head punch that misses.
Fothergill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fothergill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pearson up against the cage.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Fothergill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fothergill fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Fothergill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fothergill clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Fothergill trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Fothergill's ribcage. Fothergill let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fothergill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fothergill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Fothergill.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Fothergill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fothergill swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
#T1#
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fothergill.
Fothergill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Fothergill.
Fothergill tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Fothergill is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Fothergill misses
and Pearson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Pearson rushes Fothergill and presses him up against the cage.
Fothergill looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson connects with a leg kick.
Fothergill tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fothergill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fothergill. #BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fothergill throws out the jab.
Fothergill cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pearson. That's going to slow Fothergill down.
Pearson throws a nice looking combination but Fothergill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fothergill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fothergill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Fothergill pushes Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fothergill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fothergill misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fothergill.
Fothergill misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fothergill throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Fothergill tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fothergill throws a head punch that misses.
Fothergill working aggressively here.
Fothergill is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fothergill has his back to the cage.
Fothergill misses with a body punch.
Norman Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fothergill taking a breather.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jimmy Fothergill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fothergill trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Fothergill misses with some punches.
Fothergill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fothergill misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fothergill taking a breather.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Fothergill.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Fothergill.
I think Pearson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jimmy Fothergill had this to say: 'Bollocks! Sithee!'. |
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Event:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Ringnes clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ringnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Ringnes tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ringnes rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ringnes on the inside.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson is trying to push Ringnes away but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Pearson. #T1#
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ringnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
Ringnes missing with knees to the body.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Ringnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Ringnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson tries to break free but Ringnes pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Ringnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ringnes misses with a two punch combination.
Ringnes throws a low kick but Pearson avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Ringnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ringnes .
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position. #BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ringnes instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Ringnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pearson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ringnes lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson wants to break free but Ringnes has control.
A short right from Ringnes .
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
Arild Ringnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to move into range but Ringnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Pearson misses. #T3#
Ringnes throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Ringnes misses with a looping left.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Ringnes dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ringnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Ringnes avoids it.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ringnes clinches.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards. #BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ringnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Ringnes keeps him there for the moment.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ringnes doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ringnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses the jab.
Ringnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Ringnes clinches up against the cage.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Ringnes is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Pearson tries to circle away but Ringnes has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling him.
Ringnes prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Ringnes has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ringnes has double underhooks.
Arild Ringnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson tries to circle away but Ringnes has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson wants to break free but Ringnes has control.
Pearson is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson just leaning against Ringnes , taking a breather. #BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ringnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arild Ringnes !
An out of breath and clearly excited Arild Ringnes thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Boss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Boss lands but Pearson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Boss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boss's efforts to push away.
Pearson pushes Boss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boss misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boss connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Boss has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a series of strikes. Boss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss blocks a low kick nicely.
Boss lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Boss as he connects with a hook.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Boss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boss finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Pearson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Boss hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GALAXY 1- A Star is Born
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson letting Martynov take a breather here.
I was talking to Martynov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martynov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Martynov takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage. #T1#
Pearson blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Martynov just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A punch combination from Pearson misses. #CL#
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is struggling to control the position.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson lands with a right hand.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Pearson wants to clinch.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Martynov is pushing Pearson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Martynov gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Martynov avoiding damage.
#T4##BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a series of strikes that have Martynov backpedaling.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov is having none of it. #CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearson with a nice calf kick.
Martynov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Pearson sends Martynov down but not out. Pearson dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pearson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oh Martynov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov bucks up and tries to throw Pearson off but instead Pearson has got his back!#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Martynov is controlling his hands well.
Martynov seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martynov.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1##SUB2#
Martynov 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 Pearson gets his way!
Martynov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pearson.
#SUB2#
Martynov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pearson's arms.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Martynov manages to escape to his feet.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Martynov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Pearson avoiding damage as Martynov throws knees to the body.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Martynov.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martynov up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Martynov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Martynov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pearson pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Martynov.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Martynov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Martynov has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov is working Pearson over against the cage.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Martynov. #T3#
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martynov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Martynov clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Martynov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Martynov stalling.
#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Martynov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Martynov shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Martynov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martynov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikhail Martynov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Zuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuma manages to break the clinch.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zuma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zuma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearson to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuma.
Zuma throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma has gone for a leg lock! Pearson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zuma's guard.
Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuma pushes a forearm under Pearson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pearson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monte Zuma!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
ICS 19
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Griffith throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffith with a hook.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffith lunges at Pearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pearson's hand.
Griffith misses the jab.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffith counters with a nice body shot.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Griffith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
#CL2#
Griffith clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffith misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Pearson wants to break free but Griffith has control.
Griffith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffith moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Griffith jabs at Pearson's body.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffith.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Griffith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Griffith gets a clinch.
Griffith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Griffith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffith lands a left hand.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Griffith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow. #BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson wants to clinch.#T3#
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffith.
And Griffith responds with a good body kick, but Pearson manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Griffith misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Pearson. #BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffith momentarily.
Pearson throws a body punch but Griffith moves out of range.
Griffith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffith.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffith.
Griffith throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Griffith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffith circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffith throws a fast counter high kick but Pearson manages to duck under it in time.
Griffith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Griffith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffith lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pearson will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Pearson.#CL2#
Griffith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Griffith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson wants to clinch up but Griffith keeps it at a distance.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffith moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Griffith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Griffith moves out of range.
Griffith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Griffith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Griffith looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
Griffith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffith.#T1#
Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Griffith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffith prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Griffith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson tries to work over Griffith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffith tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffith tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Griffith fails to land. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffith tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Griffith's head but Griffith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffith as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Griffith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony Griffith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Griffith can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Griffith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Griffith.
Griffith lands with an uppercut that bounces Pearson off the cage and back into range.
Griffith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norman Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Griffith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Griffith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Griffith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffith.
Griffith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Griffith has the dominant position.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Griffith misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Griffith checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Pearson misses
and Griffith counters with a left and a right that stings Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Griffith up against the cage.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Griffith is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Griffith keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson wants to break free but Griffith has control.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Griffith is avoiding it.
Griffith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Griffith looks to move away, Pearson throws a big counter combo but Griffith just gets out of the way.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffith tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Griffith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
A head kick misses from Griffith.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick from Griffith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pearson, as that shot connected.
Griffith lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pearson is able to avoid easily.
Griffith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Griffith scores with a shot to the body.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffith.
Griffith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Griffith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffith throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
A short left from Griffith.
Griffith working aggressively here.
Griffith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
A shot in the inside from Griffith.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Griffith. #BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Griffith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson pushes Griffith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffith. #BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Pearson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Griffith.
I've got Griffith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Norman Pearson!
A very excited looking Norman Pearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson misses with a body punch
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearson duly obliges.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Pearson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pearson has time to react.#CL#
Pearson pushes Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Pearson tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Pearson drops Johansson with a right and a left! Pearson comes rushing in but Johansson regains his composure and manages to keep Pearson in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Johansson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Johansson is continuing to stall.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
Johansson is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.#T3#
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Pearson tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson checks a low kick from Pearson.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Johansson scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Johansson misses the jab.#T4#
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Johansson.#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norman Pearson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johansson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pearson throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Pearson clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Johansson throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson lands a head kick. Pearson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Pearson defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norman Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson lunges at Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johansson's hand.
Pearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily.
#T2#
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Johansson lands a left and a right that send Pearson crashing to the mat, dazed. Johansson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
A punch combination from Pearson misses. #T3##CL#
Pearson rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson 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.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a crisp right that sends Pearson to the canvas! Johansson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Johansson!
An out of breath Kristian Johansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
ICS 9
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Gallagher scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.#CUT#
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGallagher.#CL#
Pearson rushes Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Gallagher with a knee to the head.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Gallagher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
#CL2#
Gallagher has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher wants to stall.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Pearson lands a jab.
Gallagher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Gallagher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gallagher counters with a body kick that stops Pearson in his tracks momentarily.
Gallagher throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallagher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallagher back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gallagher. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Pearson connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gallagher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a jab.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gallagher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Gallagher lands a front kick.
Pearson throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a one-two to the body.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Gallagher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallagher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Liam Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Gallagher throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters with a solid body kick.
Gallagher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a push kick but Pearson slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gallagher.
Pearson moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Pearson sets himself, and Gallagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearson lands a jab to Gallagher's midsection.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Gallagher replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pearson blocks it well.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Gallagher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson is looking to wear down Gallagher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallagher.
Pearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallagher scores with a four punch combination!
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.#T3#
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
Pearson avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Gallagher trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Gallagher tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Gallagher keeps him there for the moment.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
Pearson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.
Pearson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gallagher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Gallagher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallagher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson tries to work over Gallagher's front leg with a kick but Gallagher checks it.
Gallagher misses with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Gallagher jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.
Pearson takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Pearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gallagher wants to slow Pearson down by chopping away at his legs.
Pearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liam Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher is looking for the big counter here.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearson tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
Pearson wants to break free but Gallagher has control.
#T3#
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson pushes Gallagher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gallagher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head. #BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Pearson drops Gallagher with a left right combo! Pearson follows him down to the ground into side control.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Gallagher is right now.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pearson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallagher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling his head.
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 Norman Pearson.
I think Gallagher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Gallagher!
A victorious Liam Gallagher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Gelfen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gelfen lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Gelfen punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gelfen connects with the punch.
Gelfen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gelfen with a series of wild strikes but Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Gelfen throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gelfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gelfen walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Gelfen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Gelfen back into the cage.
Gelfen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gelfen tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfen is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson is stalling here.
#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gelfen with a jab.#CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gelfen tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Gelfen motions for Pearson to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gelfen counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gelfen, right into the meat.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gelfen checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Gelfen dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
#CL2#
Gelfen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Gelfen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a shot to the body.
Gelfen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pearson checks it well.
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body.
Gelfen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gelfen with a series of wild strikes but Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gelfen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pearson eats them both and turns towards Gelfen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Gelfen throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Gelfen.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson moves out of range as Gelfen throws a body kick.
Gelfen misses with a straight left.
Gelfen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gelfen lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Gelfen clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Gelfen scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated 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.
#R2#
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Gelfen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gelfen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gelfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
As Gelfen backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearson moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gelfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gelfen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
A cross from Gelfen lands.#T1#
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Pearson walks into a jab.
Gelfen throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Gelfen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Gelfen back into the cage.
Gelfen has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Gelfen finds it's target.#T2#
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gelfen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gelfen takes one on the button.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gelfen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pearson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Gelfen clobbers Pearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Gelfen slips under a jab from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gelfen.#T3#
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gelfen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson tries to clinch but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
A right-left combo lands from Pearson.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL2#
Gelfen clinches with his opponent.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gelfen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gelfen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gelfen tries to work over Pearson's front leg with a kick but Pearson checks it.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Gelfen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gelfen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Gelfen avoids it well.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearson. That did some damage!
Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Gelfen takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gelfen tries a quick counter leg kick but Pearson is wise to it.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Gelfen misses with the combination.
#T1#
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gelfen scores with a hook.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Gelfen avoids nicely.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a right hand that Gelfen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gelfen also avoids with ease.
Pearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gelfen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Gelfen looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Gelfen.
Gelfen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gelfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gelfen throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Gelfen keeps him there for the moment.
Gelfen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses. #BC2#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gelfen circles away.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Gelfen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gelfen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gelfen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Gelfen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pearson slips under a jab from Gelfen.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Gelfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gelfen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Gelfen is avoiding it.
Gelfen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gelfen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gelfen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Gelfen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelfen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gelfen misses with a combination
and Pearson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gelfen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson misses with a hook. Ster ducked under it nicely.
Ster misses with a double jab.
Pearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Ster 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ster throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
As Ster looks to move away, Pearson throws a big counter combo but Ster just gets out of the way.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ster, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ster.
Ster effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ster cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.
Pearson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ster counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Ster misses.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ster slips under a jab.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
Ster cracks Pearson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ster misses the jab.
Pearson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pearson.
Pearson scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
Ster thuds his shin into the meat of Pearson's side.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson catches Ster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ster, right into the meat.
Ster misses with a body shot.
#T2#
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson lands with a hook. Ster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pearson tries to bum rush Ster with a series of wild strikes but Ster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ster throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Ster misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Ster scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ster throws a shot to the body.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ster.
Pearson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Ster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Pearson works the jab nicely.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Ster moves away and avoids it.
Ster counters with a body kick.
Ster lands a nice looking body shot.
Ster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster misses with a hook.
Ster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ster scores with a three punch combo!
Ster works the jab nicely.
Ster scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ster misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a left and a right that stings Ster. #CUT#
The cut above Mon Ster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ster throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ster.#CL#
Pearson rushes Ster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson is trying to push Ster away but Ster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Ster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pearson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick from Ster.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mon Ster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mon Ster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Ster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ster pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ster misses with an elbow strike.
Ster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ster avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ster. #BC2#
Ster breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Pearson misses. #T1#
Ster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ster tries to clinch up.
Ster connects with a jab.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Ster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pearson takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Pearson pushes Ster up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Pearson prevents a body shot from Ster.
Ster slowing the pace effectively.
Ster tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ster breaks from the clinch.
Ster tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Ster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ster misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Ster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ster connects with a body shot.
Pearson cracks Ster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Ster.
Pearson misses the jab.
Ster throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
Pearson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ster drops his hands momentarily and Pearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
Mon Ster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ster misses with a two punch combination.
Ster swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ster throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Ster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ster circles away quickly and effectively.
Ster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ster tried to score with a low kick but Pearson checks it.
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ster's calf.
Pearson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mon Ster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pride FC 63
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Orochi. #BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orochi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Orochi
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Orochi gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Pearson. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Orochi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Orochi moves out of range. #T1#
Orochi misses with an uppercut.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
As Pearson backs away, Orochi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson punishes Orochi's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearson tries to bum rush Orochi with a series of wild strikes but Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Pearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Orochi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Orochi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Orochi looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Orochi is breathing heavily.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Orochi avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Orochi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orochi throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Orochi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orochi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Orochi in a clinch.
Orochi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Orochi tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Orochi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Pearson throws a combination. Orochi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Pearson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Orochi gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orochi circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Pearson lands a left and a right that sends Orochi crashing to the canvas! Pearson dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Orochi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Orochi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orochi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Orochi is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Pearson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orochi seems to have got his legs back now.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Orochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi is trying to pull guard but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orochi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Pearson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Orochi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Glatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Glatt throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Glatt does no damage.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Glatt throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pearson feints a jab promting Glatt to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glatt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Glatt misses with a low kick.
Glatt scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glatt.
Nice defenses there by Glatt.
Glatt throws out a powerful jab.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glatt is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Glatt keeps it at a distance.
Glatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glatt.
Glatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Glatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glatt.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glatt.#T1#
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glatt.
Glatt misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Glatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glatt lands an uppercut.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glatt lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glatt.
Glatt fakes the leg kick and cracks Pearson in the body.
Glatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Glatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pearson checks it well.
Glatt misses with a looping right.
Glatt looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson slips under a jab from Glatt.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glatt, as that shot connected.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Glatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Glatt works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Glatt lands with a light punch inside.
Glatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. #BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glatt.
Glatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pearson's hands.
Glatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glatt scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glatt.
Glatt misses with a straight left.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pearson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Glatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pearson. Pearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Glatt avoids them all with ease.
Glatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glatt lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Glatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson tries to bum rush Glatt with a series of wild strikes but Glatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glatt has time to react.
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Glatt moves his leg out of the way.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glatt lands a head kick!
#T4##CL#
Pearson forces Glatt back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glatt misses with a hook.
Glatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pearson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pearson jabs at Glatt's body.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glatt.
Pearson moves out of range as Glatt throws a body kick.
Glatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson defending well as Glatt loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glatt misses with a kick to the body.
Glatt keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pearson has Glatt up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Glatt fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Glatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Glatt.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Glatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Glatt moves out of range.
And Glatt responds with a good body kick, but Pearson manages to step out the way in time.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Glatt does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Glatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glatt, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glatt can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doug Glatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
As Glatt looks to move away, Pearson throws a big counter combo but Glatt just gets out of the way.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glatt tries to score with a low kick but Pearson moves his leg out of the way.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Glatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson slips a jab from Glatt.#T1#
Glatt lands with a nice body punch.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glatt.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Glatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Glatt. That snapped Pearson's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Glatt!
Pearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Glatt.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Glatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glatt connects with a looping right hand.
Glatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson looks to land a combination but Glatt avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Glatt. That snapped Pearson's head back.
Glatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Glatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glatt is struggling to control the position.
Pearson stalls. #BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Glatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Glatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson scores with a hook.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Glatt circles away.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Glatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glatt.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Glatt avoids nicely.
A combination from Glatt does no damage.
Glatt missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glatt's sensitive parts.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Glatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glatt slips under a jab.
Glatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Glatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson slips under a jab.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glatt.
Glatt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Pearson gets a clinch. #BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Glatt is avoiding it.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Glatt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.#T4#
Pearson walks into a straight right hand from Glatt.
Glatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Glatt pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Glatt misses the target.
A big right from Glatt misses.
Glatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Glatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pearson counters with a one-two to the body.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Glatt moves out of range.
Pearson walks into a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Glatt!
Pearson moves away from the strike by Glatt.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson tries to clinch but Glatt moves out of range.
Pearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Glatt moved away.
Glatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Glatt misses.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Glatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Glatt keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pearson has Glatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Norman Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glatt misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Glatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Glatt swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Glatt ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Glatt looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Glatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glatt connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glatt throws a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glatt. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Glatt stalks Pearson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pearson's face. Pearson staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearson!
#T1#
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Glatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glatt looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Glatt misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
Glatt throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Glatt throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson lands a big right hook! Glatt looks hurt but is still standing! Pearson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Glatt falls down and Pearson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Glatt's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Pearson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
Our winner, Norman Pearson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Doug Glatt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.
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Event:
Pride FC 52
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Stuckey tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Pearson has Stuckey up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stuckey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stuckey is trying to drag Pearson to the mat but Pearson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stuckey misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Stuckey lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearson controlling the position.
Stuckey working some strikes from top position.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Stuckey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuckey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stuckey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stuckey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuckey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stuckey working some strikes from top position.
Stuckey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stuckey throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuckey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuckey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey throws a strike but Pearson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stuckey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stuckey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pearson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stuckey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Stuckey is pulling down on Pearson's head. It's preventing any offense from Pearson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuckey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuckey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard. #REVB#
Stuckey lands a couple of elbows.
Stuckey throws a big elbow that misses.
Stuckey postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
Stuckey chips away with some ground and pound.
Stuckey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Stuckey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuckey works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stuckey stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuckey postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow.
Stuckey postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow.
Stuckey chips away with some ground and pound.
Stuckey throwing strikes but missing.
Stuckey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Stuckey from controlling successfully.
Stuckey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Stuckey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stuckey scoring with some ground and pound.
Stuckey throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuckey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stuckey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stuckey working some strikes from top position.
Stuckey won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet.
Stuckey lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Stuckey looking to pass the guard.
Stuckey lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey dominated 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.
#R2##CL2#
Stuckey has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Pearson.
Stuckey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stuckey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Stuckey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stuckey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey avoiding damage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Stuckey wants to take the fight to the mat but Pearson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Stuckey is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Stuckey can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Stuckey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Stuckey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stuckey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stuckey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Stuckey circles away easily#CL2#
and Stuckey counters by moving into the clinch.
Stuckey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearson prevents it.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
Stuckey blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Stuckey is blocking nicely.
Stuckey throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Stuckey.
Pearson tries to work over Stuckey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuckey lands a shoulder strike.
Stuckey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Pearson digs a right hand into Stuckey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stuckey's gas tank.
Pearson avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuckey scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Stuckey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a nice uppercut.
Stuckey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Stuckey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ray Stuckey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Stuckey, against the cage.
Pearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Stuckey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stuckey up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuckey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Stuckey tries to tie him up.
Stuckey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stuckey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stuckey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stuckey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Pearson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Pearson stands up and beckons Stuckey to join him on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuckey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stuckey forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Stuckey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Stuckey blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Stuckey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stuckey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stuckey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Stuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Stuckey gets control of Pearson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stuckey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stuckey is keeping the position for now.
Pearson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Stuckey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Stuckey is looking for a triangle but Pearson pushes his legs off easily.
Stuckey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuckey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Stuckey is keeping the position.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stuckey is trying to keep Pearson in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stuckey throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stuckey.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Stuckey 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.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stuckey works over Pearson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stuckey missing with knees to the body.
Stuckey blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Stuckey misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Stuckey looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stuckey as Pearson tries to tie him up.
Stuckey lands with a short shot to the head.
Stuckey misses with an elbow strike.
Stuckey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ray Stuckey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
Stuckey fails to pull guard.
Pearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stuckey blocks it with crossed arms.
Stuckey is trying to drag Pearson to the mat but Pearson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Stuckey.
Well Stuckey 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Stuckey!
After the fight, Ray Stuckey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight. #T1#
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Heavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Pearson.
#CUT#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight being controlled against the cage.
Pearson trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
#T3#
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heavyweight presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Pearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearson's gas tank.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Heavyweight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Heavyweight gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pearson pushes Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch.
Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heavyweight works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Heavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Heavyweight finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Heavyweight lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pearson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Heavyweight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Biscuit scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
Jab from Biscuit.
Pearson thumps Biscuit with a low kick.
Jab from Pearson.#CUT#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biscuit tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Biscuit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson is staying active underneath Biscuit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biscuit is taking a breather. Pearson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biscuit wants to take a breather but Pearson is having none of it.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearson defending well though.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit uses his free foot to push down on Pearson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pearson.
Biscuit won't let Pearson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Biscuit.
Biscuit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Biscuit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biscuit landing strikes from the mount.
Biscuit unloads with some shots from mount but Pearson bucks and avoids them well.
Biscuit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Biscuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biscuit throwing strikes but Pearson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pearson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pearson wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Biscuit with the ground and pound but Pearson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biscuit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biscuit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biscuit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses. Pearson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biscuit's guard. Nice move by Pearson!#REVR#
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Pearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson scores with a jab. Biscuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Biscuit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Biscuit coming out on top.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Biscuit's belly button to the back.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Biscuit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearson misses with a hook
letting Biscuit counter with a right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biscuit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head. #T1#
Biscuit scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Biscuit 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.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.#TD2#
Biscuit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearson quickly recovers to half guard.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biscuit working over Pearson with some ground and pound. Pearson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biscuit prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Biscuit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Biscuit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Biscuit lands a heavy elbow.
Biscuit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Biscuit's attempts to control the action.
Pearson is bucking up trying to escape but Biscuit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Biscuit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biscuit slips a nice elbow through Pearson's hands, connecting with Pearson's forehead.#T3#
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Biscuit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nice strikes from Biscuit there. #SUB2#
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biscuit throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head. #SUB2#
Biscuit seems to be working for a kimura but Pearson defends the submission attempt.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit stops Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Biscuit misses with a head shot. Pearson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Biscuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Biscuit jumps back.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit lands a body shot.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Biscuit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pearson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Biscuit.
Pearson is pushing Biscuit's head away, looking to escape. Biscuit manages to hold on to the position though.
Pearson tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position. #T1#
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pearson down.
Biscuit trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Biscuit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pearson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Biscuit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biscuit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
Biscuit prevents Pearson from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.#T3#
Biscuit throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Pearson
and Biscuit counters with a nice uppercut.
Biscuit lands the left hand.
Biscuit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Pearson lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Biscuit lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Biscuit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schmorgen Biscuit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Biscuit 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. #TD2#
Biscuit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pearson is trying to defend but Biscuit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biscuit controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Schmorgen Biscuit.
I've got Biscuit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa cracks Pearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Pearson.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson. #T1#
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Pearson.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Murhaa tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#KD2#
Pearson drops Murhaa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murhaa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Murhaa is rocked!
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 creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murhaa with a big uppercut! Murhaa tries to clinch up but Pearson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murhaa to the mat! Murhaa covers up and Pearson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
A very excited looking Norman Pearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson avoids the body shot from Impaler.
Impaler jabs Pearson right on the nose. Pearson blinks but takes it well.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
Impaler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Impaler slips a jab from Pearson.
Pearson throws the left hand but Impaler avoids the punch easily.
Impaler avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Impaler avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pearson throws a jab when Impaler was well out of range.
A low kick from Pearson misses
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Impaler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Impaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Impaler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Impaler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Impaler blocks the leg kick.
Impaler throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws the left hand but Impaler avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
A jab from Impaler misses.
Impaler misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Pearson misses
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Impaler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson throws a combination that misses
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
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 misses with a leg kick
and Impaler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearson looks winded!
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson misses with a body shot
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Impaler misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Impaler as he connects with a hook.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Impaler.
Pearson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Impaler rather than just go for the knockout.
Impaler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Impaler checks a leg kick.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Impaler missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Impaler checks a leg kick nicely.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Impaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Pearson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Impaler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Impaler jabs at Pearson's body.
Impaler misses with an uppercut.
Pearson tries a quick counter leg kick but Impaler is wise to it.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Impaler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Impaler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Impaler moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pearson scores with a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a low kick but Impaler moves out of range easily.
Impaler throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Impaler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Impaler moved out of range nicely.
Impaler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Impaler moves away.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Impaler checks a low kick from Pearson.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Impaler circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Impaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Impaler throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Impaler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler counters with a left to the body.
Pearson throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Impaler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Impaler throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impaler misses with a hook.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Impaler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearson swings for the body but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Impaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Impaler misses the target.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Impaler throws a shot to the body.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a lazy head kick
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Impaler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Impaler avoids it with no problem.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Impaler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Impaler. That snapped Pearson's head back.
Impaler lands a nice shot that snaps Pearson's head back.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Impaler.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Impaler, as that shot connected.
Pearson tries to land a body kick
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Impaler counters with a left to the body.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Impaler jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Impaler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Impaler.
A shot to the liver by Impaler. Beautiful body shot.
Impaler throws a shot to the body.
Pearson moves forwards but Impaler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladimir Impaler is winning the standup battle so far.
Impaler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Impaler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pearson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Impaler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
Vladimir Impaler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Storm
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Piano keeps Pearson at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Piano finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Piano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pearson looks winded!
Piano lands with a kick to the temple. Pearson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Piano .#KD#
Piano lands a big uppercut and Pearson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pearson looks OK. Piano waves Pearson back to his feet!#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano keeps Pearson at a distance using the push kick.
Piano fakes the body blow, causing Pearson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pearson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Bell lands a body shot.
Bell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Bell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson. #CL#
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bell tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Bell.
Bell misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Bell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Bell.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bell.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bell.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell misses with a punch to the body.
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Bell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pearson.
Bell misses with a body punch.
Bell misses with some punches.
#T2#
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bell presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
A short left from Pearson.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Bell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Bell.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson is working Bell over against the cage.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson lands an uppercut.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
A short right from Pearson.
Pearson stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bell fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a left hand.
#T4#
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
Pearson presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
Good body shot from Pearson.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bell seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Bell blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pearson takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pearson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Pearson stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler fails with the takedown.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pearson.
Butler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearson stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Butler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butler dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Butler wants to clinch.#T1#
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a hook. Butler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butler shoots in but Pearson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pearson thuds a left hand into Butler's body.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pearson throws a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pearson, as that shot connected.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler is aggressively charging in as Pearson backs up avoiding any damage. Pearson tosses out a jab and Butler runs right into it face first! Butler is out cold! Pearson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Butler's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wolff counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Wolff blocks a jab.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Wolff saw that one coming.
Wolff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Wolff misses the shot to the body.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolff is just out of range.
Wolff throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Wolff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolff.
Wolff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolff scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson blocks the body kick.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Wolff misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Wolff lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolff jabs at Pearson's body.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolff.
Wolff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pearson takes a step back to recover.
Wolff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Wolff scoring well with a low kick there.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff throws a wild body kick that Pearson sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Wolff is predictable there
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Wolff counters with a good low kick that Pearson was not able to check.
Pearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pearson looks winded!#T2#
Pearson looks to land a combination but Wolff avoids it well.
Wolff scores with a hook.
Wolff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff throws a push kick but Pearson slaps the foot to one side.
Wolff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pearson if he has to take too many more of those.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolff digs a good body shot into Pearson's ribs.
Wolff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#KD#
Wolff cracks Pearson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wolff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pearson to stand back up!
Wolff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Wolff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Wolff feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Wolff avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Wolff scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Wolff.
A countering left hand to the body from Pearson misses.
Wolff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wolff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolff - the referee stops the clock and Pearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolff. Pearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pearson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolff.#CL#
Wolff has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Wolff controls the action.
Wolff lands a shoulder strike.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
You can see that Pearson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wolff presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Wolff.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff misses with some punches.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Wolff misses with a punch to the body.
Wolff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson looking to stall.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Wolff working aggressively here.
Wolff scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolff lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolff.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Wolff instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolff.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wolff here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Wolff.
Wolff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Wolff lands a nice uppercut.
Bartholomäus Wolff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolff. #T1#
Pearson blocking some punches.
Wolff working aggressively here.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff misses with some punches.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff lands a shoulder strike.
Wolff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Wolff controls the action.
#T2#
Wolff working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Wolff working aggressively here.
Wolff prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Wolff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolff working aggressively here.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolff.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolff is keeping busy.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Wolff scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wolff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Wolff as the two fighters clinch.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Wolff scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Wolff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wolff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Wolff lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
Wolff lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolff backwards.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Wolff controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolff.
A short right from Wolff.
Wolff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Wolff presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##KD#
Wolff drops Pearson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pearson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolff finish him?
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pearson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pearson drops to his knees and Wolff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banes.
Banes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banes throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Banes misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Pearson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banes! Pearson lets Banes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
Banes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson defending well as Banes loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Pearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pearson slips a jab from Banes.
Pearson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banes.
Banes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson moves away from the strike by Banes. #T1#
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Banes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson digs a good body shot into Banes's ribs.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banes misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Banes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pearson avoids it.#T2#
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Banes is out of range.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Banes thows a body kick. Pearson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banes.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Banes.
Banes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banes finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Banes ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banes throws out the jab.
Banes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
Cobb Banes's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Banes saw that one coming.
Banes throws a body shot but no joy.
Banes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Banes slips the punch.
Banes throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Banes slips a jab from Pearson.
Banes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banes moves away.
Nice defenses there by Banes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banes doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson throws a hook but Banes blocks it.
Banes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Pearson takes a swing at Banes's ribcage but misses.
Banes defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
Banes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Banes moves out of range of the strikes.
Banes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Banes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Banes misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banes manages to avoid it.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banes, as that shot connected.
Banes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Banes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson cracks a nice hook into Banes's ribs.#T3#
Pearson drops Banes with a big left hand! Banes is injured, injured bad! Pearson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.#CL2#
McKenna forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
McKenna avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pearson. #CUT#
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by McKenna.
Pearson keeps control of McKenna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenna tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Pearson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKenna trying to control the position but instead, Pearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKenna into the cage.
McKenna tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
McKenna blocking some punches.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Pearson is trying to stall.
#T1#
McKenna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenna shoots in but Pearson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
McKenna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pearson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
McKenna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Pearson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McKenna trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
McKenna trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but McKenna is controlling him
McKenna 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.
Pearson trying to hold on to McKenna's head to control him but McKenna postures up.
McKenna is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKenna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKenna.
Pearson is not content to let McKenna control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pearson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
As Pearson backs off McKenna throws a huge counter combo but Pearson manages to avoid it all.
McKenna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and McKenna ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
McKenna moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
McKenna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
McKenna tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the cage.
McKenna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Pearson manages to get underhooks.
McKenna wants to break free but Pearson has control.
#BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Pearson takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
McKenna is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
McKenna rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenna scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Pearson.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson lands a body punch.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pearson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McKenna.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenna tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
McKenna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearson prevents it.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
Pearson misses with some punches.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McKenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson throws out a loose jab but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Pearson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McKenna's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Norman Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKenna's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Robert McKenna's cut even more.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters with a big right hand! Oh McKenna is in trouble here! Pearson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 27
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Grabber staying out of range there.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Grabber ducks down to avoid it.
Grabber is looking to counter punch.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Grabber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grabber.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabber.
Grabber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grabber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Grabber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabber misses with a double jab.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabber.
Grabber takes one on the button.
Grabber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabber.
Pearson throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber slips under a jab from Pearson.#T1#
Grabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Grabber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Grabber lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grabber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Grabber moved out of range.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson misses with a hook. Grabber ducked under it nicely.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabber scores with a nice strike.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.#T2#
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD#
Grabber cracks Pearson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grabber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pearson to stand back up!#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Grabber throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabber finish him?
Pearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Grabber should have avoided that one.
Pearson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grabber looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Pearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grabber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Grabber drops Pearson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pearson looks back up at him and smiles so Grabber waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grabber scores with the left hand. Pearson knows he should have avoided that one.
Grabber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Grabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabber throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Grabber avoids it with no problem.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Grabber is looking for a counter combo.
Grabber slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson drops his hands for a split second and Grabber immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pearson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Grabber follows up with a right hand that knocks Pearson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 23
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Talanoa tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Talanoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talanoa is looking to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch.
Pearson lands a jab to Talanoa's midsection.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Talanoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Talanoa's shoulder, as Talanoa tries to avoid the shot.
Talanoa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talanoa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Talanoa slips under a jab from Pearson.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Talanoa is out of range.
Talanoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talanoa feinted with a counter takedown.
Talanoa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Talanoa moves away from the strike by Pearson.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talanoa closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Talanoa pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talanoa.#CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Talanoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson gets through Talanoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pearson.
Talanoa is breathing heavily.
Pearson works on Talanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Pearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Talanoa's ribcage. Talanoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
Pearson gets through Talanoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talanoa managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Talanoa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearson lands a right hand.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Talanoa is trying to pull guard but Pearson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pearson lands an uppercut.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearson pushes Talanoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards. #T3#
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Pearson drops Talanoa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Talanoa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Talanoa is rocked!
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talanoa.
Oh Talanoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Talanoa seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Pearson drops Talanoa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Talanoa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Pearson lands a big right hand that drops Talanoa! The killer instinct kicks in and Pearson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Pearson throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Pearson lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Pearson drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pearson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson knocks out Forbes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pearson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pearson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pearson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pearson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Pearson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lands a jab.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.#T2#
Pearson misses with a hook.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson with a nice cross.#T3#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith slips a jab from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Pearson.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Pearson misses the jab.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Pearson slips a straight right by Smith.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Pearson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Pearson.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Pearson's head back.
Smith tries to move into range but Pearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pearson.
Smith throws a combination. Pearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Smith with a hook.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#T2#
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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 missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Smith throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith staying out of range there.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T4#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson misses the jab.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson.
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!
Smith throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearson. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Pearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Pearson tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a straight right. #T1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Pearson slips under a jab from Smith.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Pearson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
A short right from Pearson.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Pearson drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Pearson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Pearson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Pearson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KFC 32: Leary vs Johnson 3
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Pearson finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Brandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Brandis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandis misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brandis right on the button. Brandis goes down! Pearson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pearson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pearson!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Event:
ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bengtsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bengtsson has double underhooks.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengtsson controls his hands.
Bengtsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bengtsson blocks an uppercut.
Bengtsson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Bengtsson.
#T1#
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Bengtsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengtsson.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson gets through Bengtsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Bengtsson cracks Pearson with a nice body shot.
Pearson looks winded!
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Bengtsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengtsson pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bengtsson fails to land.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bengtsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Bengtsson. #T3#
Bengtsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Bengtsson tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Bengtsson lands a body punch.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bengtsson prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Bengtsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengtsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Bengtsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not. #T4#
Pearson misses with some punches.
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pearson to his knees! Bengtsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Bengtsson!
After winning the bout, Eddy Bengtsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Cobb that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb closes the distance but Pearson moves to the side
letting Pearson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb wants to clinch but Pearson slips to the side
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Pearson.#KD2#
Pearson cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pearson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!#CUT2#
Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Pearson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cobb like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Norman Pearson!
An out of breath Norman Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Seterdahl fails to land with a series of punches.
Seterdahl throws a big shot that misses.
Seterdahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Seterdahl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seterdahl blocks a jab.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seterdahl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Detrious Seterdahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seterdahl misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Pearson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Seterdahl! Pearson continues to tee off on Seterdahl, landing with a left and a right! Pearson connects with a right hand that leaves Seterdahl sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
After the fight, Norman Pearson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Satinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Satinho tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Satinho stalling in the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the side of Satinho's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Murilo Satinho has been cut.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Satinho takes a shot to the head.
Satinho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Satinho with a big uppercut! Satinho tries to clinch up but Pearson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Satinho to the mat! Satinho covers up and Pearson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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