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Event:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Peterson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Peterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather. #BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Peterson clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks. #T3#
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
#T4#
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Peterson.
Greg Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greg Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Peterson has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Pearson tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson. #ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Peterson lands a right hand.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pearson to his knees! Peterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson 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:
HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson lands with a good 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.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hopson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.#T1#
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Hopson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Hopson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson stalks Hopson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopson's face. Hopson staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Pearson takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.#T4#
Pearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopson's hands.
Pearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson misses the body punch
letting Hopson counter with a right hand.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopson walks into a straight right hand from Pearson.
Pearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearson works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hopson is rocked!
Pearson throws a lazy head kick
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Hopson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Hopson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Hopson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pearson! Hopson lets Pearson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Pearson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Greg Pearson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Hopson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopson finish him?
Pearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopson rattles Pearson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pearson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hopson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pearson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jackson Hopson 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:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Plutarque is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutarque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearson lands a jab.
Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutarque is out of range and Pearson settles back down.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutarque 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.
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Plutarque pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plutarque is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
Plutarque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Plutarque's head.
Plutarque tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Plutarque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Plutarque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Pearson looks to move away, Plutarque throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Pearson cracks Plutarque with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutarque is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pearson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pearson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson 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.
Pearson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to stand but Pearson is controlling the position.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
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 Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Pearson prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pearson lands a couple of digs.
Pearson cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pearson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Hunt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Hunt is pushing Pearson's head away, looking to escape. Pearson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pearson lands a nice forearm strike.
Pearson scores with punches from side control.
Pearson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson gets to mount! Hunt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pearson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearson controlling from mount.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Pearson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearson 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.
Hunt stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pearson works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson slips nicely into half guard.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pearson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Hunt 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.
Hunt is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson looking to control.
Greg Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pearson has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearson has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pearson has his feet on Hunt's thighs here. He's pushed Hunt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hunt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Pouliot drives through with a takedown into Pearson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Pouliot from controlling successfully.
Pouliot preventing the sweep.
Pouliot trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Pouliot from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouliot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson 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.#T1#
Pouliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouliot is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pouliot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pouliot stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Pearson is controlling Pouliot's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson 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.
Pouliot connects with a couple of short punches.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouliot is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pouliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pearson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pouliot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pouliot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pouliot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouliot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pouliot keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Pouliot trying to keep a closed guard but Pearson is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pouliot misses with a body shot.
Pearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pouliot avoids it.
Pearson throws a body punch but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson throws a body punch but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot misses with an uppercut.
Pouliot throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pouliot swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pouliot throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouliot.
Pearson is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pouliot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Pouliot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pouliot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pearson is defending well.
Pouliot blocks a body shot from Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Pouliot fails to land.
Pouliot is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pouliot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouliot throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pouliot swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christophe Pouliot will probably get the nod.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Pouliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pouliot looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson wants to slow Pouliot down by chopping away at his legs.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pouliot.
Pouliot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pouliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson is looking to wear down Pouliot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pouliot throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouliot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pouliot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Pouliot misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouliot misses with a hook
#CL#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pouliot throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Pouliot misses with an uppercut.
Pouliot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pearson slips a straight right by Pouliot.
Pouliot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Pouliot's shoulder, as Pouliot tries to avoid the shot.
Pouliot 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.
Pouliot avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pouliot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pearson lands a nice hook to Pouliot's body. Pouliot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greg Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouliot throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Pearson lands with an overhand left.
Pouliot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson lands a nice looking body kick.
Pouliot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Pouliot moves away and avoids it.
Pouliot misses with the combination.
Pearson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Pearson.
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greg Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson scores with a spinning back kick!
Pouliot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Pouliot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Pearson swings for the body but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot blocks a low kick nicely.
Pouliot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pearson lunges at Pouliot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pouliot's hand.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pouliot swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pouliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pouliot takes one on the button.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Pouliot moves out of range of the leg kick from Pearson.
Pouliot feints the counter takedown.
Christophe Pouliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson moves out of range as Pouliot strikes.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pouliot.#T4#
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
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!
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson connects with the punch.
Pouliot misses with a looping left.
Jab by Pearson.
Pouliot avoids a kick to the body.
Pouliot misses the jab.
Pouliot dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Pouliot moves out of range.
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.
Pouliot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Pouliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouliot struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pearson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pearson slips a straight right by Pouliot.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pouliot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouliot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Pouliot 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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouliot can do to turn this around?
Pouliot distracts Pearson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pouliot landing with the ground and pound.
Pouliot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouliot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pouliot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Pearson wants to hit a sweep here but Pouliot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pearson there!
Pouliot cracks Pearson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pouliot working Pearson over with strikes here.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Pouliot maintains control.
Pouliot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Pouliot's attempts to control the action.
Pouliot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pouliot with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Pearson is rocked!#T2#
Pearson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pouliot's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Pouliot!
A very excited looking Christophe Pouliot 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:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Puck moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Puck throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson takes a swing at Puck's ribcage but misses.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puck.#T1#
Puck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Puck.
Puck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook but Puck blocks it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puck with a jab.#CL#
Puck pushes Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puck's elbow.
Puck lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Pearson tries a body shot but Puck blocks it.
Puck has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Puck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puck blocks a body shot from Pearson. #BC#
Puck breaks from the clinch.
Puck lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puck, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Puck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puck throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Puck lands.#T3#
Puck lands a jab to the nose.
Puck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puck 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.
Puck misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Puck connects with a stiff jab that staggers Pearson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Isaiah dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Isaiah.
Isaiah misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isaiah tries to clinch #TD#
so Pearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaiah wants to get back to his feet but Pearson passes 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.#REVB#
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Isaiah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Isaiah is working away.
Isaiah tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Pearson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pearson is thwarting Isaiah's attempts to control the position.
Pearson slips a nice elbow through Isaiah's hands, connecting with Isaiah's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Isaiah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Pearson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isaiah defends it well.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Isaiah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isaiah is looking to get back to full guard here but Pearson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SUB#
Pearson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Isaiah is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
Pearson tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
Pearson tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pearson pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
Freeman is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook to the body
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman taking a breather. #T2#
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Pearson misses with a jab to the body
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Pierce Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
#T4#
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Freeman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Freeman dominated that round.
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#
Freeman throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierce Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierce Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Freeman misses its target.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Pearson pushes Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Pearson gets the takedown into side control.
Pearson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Pearson is continuing to stall.
Freeman tries to bench press Pearson off him but Pearson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Pearson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman looks to move to half guard but instead Pearson has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pearson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
Pearson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson working Freeman over with strikes here.
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pearson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Freeman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Freeman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freeman thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Freeman lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Pearson with the counter takedown but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Pearson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1##TD2#
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pearson stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greg Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson working the ground and pound from side control.
Freeman taking a bit of punishment here - Pearson scoring with strikes.
Pearson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freeman down.
Pearson scoring with punches and elbows.
Freeman defending against the ground and pound.
Pearson scores with punches from side control.
Pearson working the ground and pound. #T2#
Pearson taking a breather here.
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Pearson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson working the ground and pound.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman wants to control but Pearson postures up.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson slows the pace down.
Pearson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Pearson keeps moving and retains side control.
Freeman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pearson tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pearson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Pearson.
I think Pearson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pearson throws a hook but Bitok avoids it easily.
It looked like Bitok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bitok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitok tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Bitok moved out of range nicely.
Greg Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pearson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pearson showed some decent athleticism there.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Bitok defending well. #T1#
Pearson throwing shots but Bitok is blocking nicely.
Pearson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bitok is trying to maintain the position but Pearson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pearson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pearson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bitok is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Pearson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bitok is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pearson sprawls well. Pearson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearson throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Pearson gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Dawson letting Pearson take a breather here.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Dawson tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters with a big left hand that crumples Dawson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Pearson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong .
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson tries to counter by clinching up but Kong breaks away and moves out of range.
Enz Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kong won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson wants to take a breather but Kong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pearson.
Pearson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kong looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pearson throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearson is one step ahead there.
Pearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pearson content to stall in guard here.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.#SUB2#
Pearson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pearson is looking to defend but Kong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pearson! Kong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pearson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enz Kong ! |
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