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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2B
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Pearson dives in and scores a takedown into Hobbs's guard.
Hobbs is trying to control the position but Pearson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Pearson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Pearson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
Hobbs is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Hobbs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Pearson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hobbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pearson but great work by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Hobbs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hobbs is trying to get an arm triangle but Pearson is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Hobbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hobbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pearson is trying to control Hobbs's posture but Hobbs avoids it.
Pearson holding on.
Hobbs trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from improving position. #SUB2#
Hobbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbs wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson wants to control but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hobbs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson regains half guard.
Pearson trying to control but Hobbs postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jermaine Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Hobbs pushes him off.
Hobbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs with a jab.#CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Pearson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Pearson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.#T1#
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pearson forces his way into half guard.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pearson moves into full mount! Hobbs won't be happy about that!
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hobbs is looking to get to half guard.
Pearson content just to control the position here.
Jermaine Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hobbs is working to get back to half guard.
Hobbs prevents Pearson from taking his back.
Pearson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hobbs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pearson.
Hobbs is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hobbs on the ground.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hobbs for as long as he can get away with.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Hobbs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hobbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbs is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?
Pearson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hobbs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hobbs finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson staying out of range there.#CL#
Pearson has Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pearson has Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Pearson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hobbs is trying to keep an underhook but Pearson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Hobbs defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hobbs.#T1##SUB2#
Hobbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pearson is pushing down on Hobbs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hobbs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is defending well.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pearson seems content to control.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is defending well. #T2#
Hobbs trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Hobbs wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hobbs actively working from the bottom here.
Pearson is pressing down on Hobbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hobbs is holding on for now.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pearson is controlling the pace.
Hobbs trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pearson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pearson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pearson wants to control but Hobbs is keeping him busy.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hobbs struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pearson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Pearson! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1A
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Greer lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jermaine Pearson has been cut.
Greer cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greer jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greer as he jumps to the side.
Greer scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Pearson pushes Greer up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Greer misses with the head strike.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greer throws a head punch that misses.
Greer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greer.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greer is pressed up against the cage. Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greer down to the mat. Greer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Pearson is rocked!
Greer weaves into range and cracks Pearson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pearson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Greer is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Greer!
Nigel Greer made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Hobbs lands.#CL2#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Pearson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson stalling against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Hobbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Pearson just leaning against Hobbs, taking a breather.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pearson rushes Hobbs and presses him up against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to break free.#T4#
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson 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#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson is working Hobbs over against the ropes.
Pearson avoiding damage.
#T1#
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson stalls.
Pearson stalling the fight.
#T2#
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson cracks Hobbs with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Jermaine Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hobbs avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Hobbs avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the ropes.
Hobbs avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson stalling.
#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson stalls.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson stalls. #BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson walks into a left hand.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs letting Pearson take a breather here.
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobbs's elbow.
Hobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobbs up against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
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.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hobbs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobbs is defending well for now.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jermaine Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pearson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Jermaine Pearson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Spagnolo thows a body kick. Pearson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spagnolo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Spagnolo tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Spagnolo moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson is looking to control Spagnolo's arms but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Spagnolo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spagnolo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spagnolo. #T2#
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spagnolo tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Pearson is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson working Spagnolo over with knees to the body.
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spagnolo.#T4#
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Pearson 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.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spagnolo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pearson takes one on the button.
Spagnolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Pearson tries to tie him up.
Pearson blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spagnolo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Mark Spagnolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson trying to stall but Spagnolo improves his position.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land. #T2#
Pearson trying to stall but Spagnolo improves his position.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Spagnolo lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Spagnolo gets tackled into the ropes by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Spagnolo's ribcage. Spagnolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Spagnolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Spagnolo forces Pearson back against the ropes and clinches.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Spagnolo. #T4#
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Pearson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spagnolo's brow.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Pearson trying to control the position but instead, Spagnolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearson into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spagnolo.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Spagnolo avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spagnolo dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pearson rushes Spagnolo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Spagnolo improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Spagnolo works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spagnolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo connects with the punch.
Spagnolo lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Spagnolo against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson is trying to stall.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson looking to stall.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Spagnolo manages to break the clinch.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Spagnolo circles away.
Spagnolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Spagnolo misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Spagnolo moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow. #T2#
Pearson is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Spagnolo.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo pushes Pearson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Mark Spagnolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Spagnolo dodges an elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Pearson looking to stall.
Spagnolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Spagnolo.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
Jermaine Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Mark Spagnolo.
Well Spagnolo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!
Mark Spagnolo wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Pearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pearson rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira landing knees to the body.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, Pearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the ropes.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Pearson prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson has Pereira pressed against the ropes, preventing Pereira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pereira's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Pearson keeps control of Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson keeps control of Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Pereira against the ropes.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the ropes.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pereira is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson is stalling here.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Pereira tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pereira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Pearson tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pearson misses with a knee strike.
Pereira is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pereira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pearson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pereira can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Pereira tries to tie him up.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson dominated that round.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Pereira tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pearson trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
#T1#
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Pereira is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pereira tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jermaine Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
#CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pereira being controlled against the ropes.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson tries to stall but Pereira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira wants to stall.
Pearson works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pereira tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Pearson has Pereira pushed against the ropes.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Pearson wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearson trying to control the position but instead, Pereira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearson into the ropes.
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Pereira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pereira avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira is trying to stall.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pereira tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pereira gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pereira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson stalling the fight.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pearson tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pearson is stalling here.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pereira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson is trying to stall.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson stalling against the ropes.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson keeps control of Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Pereira tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pereira is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
A jab lands there for Pereira.#CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pereira is defending well for now.#T3#
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson has Pereira pressed against the ropes, preventing Pereira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pereira working hard to break the clinch.
Pereira avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pereira working hard to break the clinch.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Pearson tries to tie him up.
Pereira is trying to break free.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the ropes. #T4#
Pereira can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson tries to stall but Pereira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pereira tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pereira is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pearson stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Andre Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jermaine Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Jermaine Pearson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavara throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavara sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pearson looks to clinch
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tavara's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tavara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Pearson leaves his chin hanging out and Tavara seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pearson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
An out of breath Malo Tavara 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Sansho back into the ropes.
Sansho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Sansho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Sansho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson stalling against the ropes.
Sansho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Sansho has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Sansho throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sansho.
Pearson slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanshos head.
Sansho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson is pushing Sansho up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Sansho working aggressively here.
Pearson has Sansho pushed against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sansho avoids it.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Sansho misses with a body punch.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Sansho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sansho.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Sansho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Sansho.
Sansho misses with a body punch.
Sansho is trying to break free.
Sansho throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Sansho working aggressively here.
Sansho is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Pearson stalls.
Sansho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Sansho scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Pearson prevents Sansho from breaking the clinch.
Pearson pushes Sansho back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sansho misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pearson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sansho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sansho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sansho up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Sansho. #T4#
Sansho scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Sansho working hard to break the clinch.
Sansho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sansho.
Sansho lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson is stalling here.
Sansho misses with a punch to the body.
Sansho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sansho up against the ropes.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sansho is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yakami Sansho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakami Sansho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sansho avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sansho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sansho digs a right hand into Pearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearson's gas tank.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Sansho.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sansho working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sansho up against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Sansho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Sansho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sansho lands with a right to the head.
Pearson stalling the fight.
Sansho misses with a body punch.
Sansho managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Good body shot from Sansho.
Sansho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sansho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sansho wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Sansho has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson is pushing Sansho up against the ropes, 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.#T2#
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sansho.
Sansho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson taking a breather.
Sansho avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sansho has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes.
Sansho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sansho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sansho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pearson is looking to control Sansho's arms but Sansho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the ropes.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Sansho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pearson trying to stall but Sansho improves his position.
Sansho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sansho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sansho blocks an uppercut.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sansho.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sansho is defending well for now.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Sansho.
Sansho works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Sansho lands with a right to the head.
Sansho working hard to break the clinch.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pearson taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Sansho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sansho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Sansho improves position.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sansho fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sansho blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sansho.
Sansho can't break the clinch.
Sansho misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yakami Sansho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sansho punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Sansho tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sansho working aggressively here.
Sansho misses with a body punch.
Sansho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson has Sansho pressed against the ropes, preventing Sansho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansho blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Sansho lands an uppercut.
Sansho scores with a hook to the body.
Pearson keeps control of Sansho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sansho avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the ropes.
#T1#
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson looking to stall.
Sansho being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson is stalling here.
Pearson wants to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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 Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Sansho and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson just leaning against Sansho, taking a breather.
Pearson is pushing Sansho up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Sansho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sansho lands an uppercut.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Sansho misses with some punches.
Pearson taking a breather.
Sansho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sansho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Sansho.
Sansho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Sansho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Sansho misses with some punches.
#T4#
Pearson cracks Sansho with a nice body shot.
Pearson tries to stall but Sansho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sansho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sansho.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Sansho misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson prevents Sansho from breaking the clinch.
Pearson has Sansho pushed against the ropes.
Sansho has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Sansho fails to land.
Jermaine Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sansho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakami Sansho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sansho 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yakami Sansho!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Yakami Sansho!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yakami Sansho!
Yakami Sansho wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Yakami Sansho 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Wang rushes Pearson and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Pearson.
Wang fails to pull guard.
Pearson has Wang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Wang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pearson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Pearson
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pearson has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wang wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T4#
Pearson is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Pearson's legs - danger averted.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Pearson trying to control the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Pearson
Pearson stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Pearson
Pearson is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pearson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson taking a breather here.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7##SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is letting Pearson control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Pearson 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.#T8#
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Pearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pearson.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Pearson tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Pearson is controlling the position.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Pearson controls the position from side control.
Wang struggling a bit here.
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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Yet more stalling tactics from Pearson.#T12#
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T13#
Wang is letting Pearson control him for a moment.
Pearson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
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 lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T14#
Pearson is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pearson wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jermaine Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Shioda ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shioda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pearson pushes down on Shioda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pearson is just content to waste time from the top position. Shioda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shioda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shioda holds on and takes a little breather.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Shioda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Shioda
Pearson is trying to keep Shioda in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Shioda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully.
Shioda advances to half guard.
Shioda trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pearson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pearson is adopting a defensive guard.
Pearson looking to control.
#SUB#
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shioda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shioda wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Shioda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Shioda being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pearson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shioda is aware though and is defending well.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Shioda from controlling successfully.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet. #T4#
Pearson working a defensive guard but Shioda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Shioda
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Shioda 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 Pearson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shioda presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pearson (0) vs (7) Shioda
Shioda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pearson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shioda has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pearson (0) vs (10) Shioda#T5#
Shioda keeps control of the position as Pearson tries to break free.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shioda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Shioda.#T6##SUB2#
Shioda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pearson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pearson for a finish. #SUB2#
Shioda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pearson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pearson for a finish. #SUB2#
Shioda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pearson tries to escape but Shioda has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Shioda trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Shioda looking for the choke but no joy.
Shioda biding his time, controlling Pearson. #T8#
Shioda trying to control.
Shioda gets his hands free as Pearson looks to control.
Pearson staying busy and making it hard for Shioda to control.
Shioda avoiding Pearson 's attempts to control his hands.
Shioda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pearson's body.
#T9#
Let's hope that Shioda 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.
I really don't envy Pearson right now.
Shioda controlling the position well here. Pearson rolled but Shioda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shioda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Pearson trying to control the hands but Shioda won't let him.
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Pearson trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shioda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pearson trying to control the position but Shioda manages to sink in the hooks.
Pearson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
Shioda is riding his opponent, not letting Pearson buck him off.
Shioda has the hooks in. Pearson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Pearson trying to control but not successfully.
Shioda wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy.
Shioda is not going to allow Pearson to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shioda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
Shioda trying to control momentarily.
Pearson rolls, trying to escape but Shioda keeps control of the position.
Shioda not allowing Pearson to control his hands.
Shioda tries to keep control of the position but Pearson is staying busy.
Shioda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shioda gets his hands free.
What can Pearson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pearson is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shioda is not going to allow Pearson to sit and survive in this position.
Pearson tries to escape but Shioda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shioda wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Gozo Shioda 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jermaine Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pereira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Pereira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson is trying to drag Pereira to the mat but Pereira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Pearson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is trying to control but can't.
Pearson not doing much here.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pereira for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
Pearson continues to stall.
Pearson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Pereira looking to control.
#SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira passes into half guard. #T3#
Pereira trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pearson controlling the position well.
Pearson is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (2) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Pereira tries to control but Pearson wriggling away.
Pereira tries to push Pearson's head away but Pearson is holding on tight.
Pearson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
Pearson tries to hold on but Pereira postures up.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Pearson tries to lock up and control but Pereira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pearson can't escape the position.
Pearson wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
Pearson wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.#T6#
Pearson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pereira controlling from mount.
Pearson tries to lock up and control but Pereira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pereira looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Pereira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Pereira avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pereira tries to control but Pearson wriggling away.
Pearson tries to hold on but Pereira postures up.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB2#
Pereira looking to secure an arm triangle but Pearson defends it well.
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Pearson wants to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape. #T9#
Pearson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pereira looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson holds on to Pereira around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson wants to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira prevents Pearson from getting the reversal.#T11#
Pearson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pereira trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.#T12#
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away. #SUB2#
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pearson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Pereira looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Pereira tries to control but Pearson wriggling away. #T14#
Pereira controlling from mount.
Pereira avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Andre Pereira 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Pearson gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Pearson
Kane won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead Kane has moved into half guard.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane'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.#T1#
Pearson trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Kane stalling.
Pearson is looking to improve his position.
Pearson trying to control from the bottom.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Kane has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Pearson#T2#
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearson trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Pearson is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.#T4#
Kane controls the position.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Kane trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Kane working away.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T6#
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane taking a breather here.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Pearson is still trying to improve position.
Kane taking a breather here.
Kane working away.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson struggling a bit here.#T11#
Pearson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kane is staying active.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it. #T12#
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane working away.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Pearson gets back to half guard.
Pearson trying to control here.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mark Spagnolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spagnolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pearson. #CL#
Spagnolo rushes Pearson and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Spagnolo pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pearson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spagnolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spagnolo is retaining full guard.
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.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spagnolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pearson pushes down on Spagnolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pearson is working for an americana but Spagnolo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pearson was thinking about the submission.
Pearson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a kimura here.
Spagnolo tries to get to full guard but Pearson has control of the leg. #T2#
Pearson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (0) vs (3) Pearson
Pearson trying to control but Spagnolo is having none of it.
Pearson content just to control the position here.
Pearson fails to advance to Spagnolo's back.
Spagnolo is trying to escape the mount.
Pearson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spagnolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pearson mounts Spagnolo! Really nice guard pass there!
Pearson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spagnolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spagnolo prevents Pearson from taking his back.
Pearson tries to control but Spagnolo wriggling away.
Spagnolo stops Pearson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Pearson keeps trying to improve his position.
Pearson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Pearson goes for an armbar but Spagnolo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spagnolo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (2) vs (3) Pearson
Spagnolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Spagnolo stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Spagnolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spagnolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spagnolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pearson has an active guard here but Spagnolo has managed to pass into half guard.
Spagnolo wants to pass to mount but Pearson is defending the position.
Pearson keeping control of the position.
Pearson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spagnolo is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Spagnolo is pressing down on Pearson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pearson is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson trying to control from the bottom.
Pearson tries to get to full guard but Spagnolo has control of the leg.
Spagnolo is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Pearson trying to hold on to Spagnolo's head to control him but Spagnolo postures up.
#T7#
Pearson is staying active underneath Spagnolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pearson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pearson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spagnolo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spagnolo (5) vs (3) Pearson
Pearson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spagnolo looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Pearson wants to control but Spagnolo is having none of it.
Pearson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spagnolo wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Spagnolo prevents Pearson from getting the reversal.#T9#
Pearson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (8) vs (3) Pearson
Pearson can't escape the position.
Pearson trying to control the hands but Spagnolo breaks the grip.
Pearson rolls, trying to escape but Spagnolo keeps control of the position.
Spagnolo avoiding Pearson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Spagnolo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pearson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Spagnolo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pearson.
Pearson wants to control his opponent's hands but Spagnolo gets his hands free.
Pearson prevents Spagnolo from getting a body triangle.
Pearson trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Spagnolo controlling well, preventing Pearson from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Spagnolo is persistently looking for the submission but Pearson is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spagnolo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Pearson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pearson tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spagnolo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pearson turns into Spagnolo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spagnolo (8) vs (5) Pearson#T13#
Pearson wants to control from the top but Spagnolo keeps moving.
Pearson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spagnolo is keeping the position for now.
Spagnolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Spagnolo, not yet. #T14#
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Pearson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spagnolo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spagnolo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spagnolo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spagnolo (12) vs (5) Pearson
Pearson trying to control but Spagnolo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spagnolo (15) vs (5) Pearson
Pearson is really stuck here.
Spagnolo gets his hands free as Pearson looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pearson tries to escape but Spagnolo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spagnolo takes the fight on points by 15 to 5. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adebayo Saleng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Saleng has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Pearson has clasped his hands together around Saleng's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saleng (0) vs (4) Pearson
Pearson trying to control the action but Saleng is working from the bottom.
Saleng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saleng tries to get out of the position.
Saleng is being controlled here.
Saleng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Saleng's face as Pearson controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saleng is looking to regain half guard here but Pearson keeps moving and retains side control.
Saleng trying to remain calm as Pearson controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saleng is looking to regain half guard here but Pearson keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pearson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pearson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pearson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Pearson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Saleng tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Pearson trying to control the position but Saleng is working away.
Pearson staying calm.
Let's hope that Pearson 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.
Saleng tries to bench press Pearson off him but Pearson keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
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 staying calm.
Saleng wants to control but Pearson postures up.
Saleng tries to buck Pearson off but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson controls the position.
Saleng could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4##T5#
More stalling from Pearson.
Saleng is looking for a sweep.
Pearson wants to control but Saleng is keeping him busy.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saleng is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pearson staying calm.#T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saleng is looking for a sweep.
Pearson takes a little break here. Saleng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pearson.
Pearson trying to control the position but Saleng is working away.
Pearson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saleng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saleng trying to remain calm as Pearson controls from the top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pearson.#T8#
Pearson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Saleng is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Saleng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Pearson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearson happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Saleng is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saleng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Saleng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Saleng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pearson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pearson trying to control the action but Saleng is working from the bottom.
Saleng tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
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! #T11#
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Saleng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Pearson tries for a kimura but Saleng is defending well.
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 Saleng's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Saleng is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearson controls the position.#SUB2#
Pearson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saleng is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
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! #T13#
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saleng keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Saleng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Saleng wants to control but Pearson postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pearson trying to control the position but Saleng is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson taking a breather here.
It looks like Pearson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pearson wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jermaine Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Morgan Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Leighton takes the fight into the clinch.
Leighton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Leighton has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Leighton jumps guard but Pearson stands there with Leighton around his waist. Leighton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jermaine Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton is trying to pull guard but Pearson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Leighton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Leighton
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Leighton stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pearson holds on and takes a little breather.
Pearson continues to stall.#SUB#
Pearson is looking for a triangle here but Leighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Leighton#T2#
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson wants to control but Leighton postures up.#T3#
Pearson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pearson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (5) Leighton
Leighton keeping control of the position.
Pearson is looking to pass Leighton's guard but actually Leighton recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Pearson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leighton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pearson has Leighton in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (7) Leighton
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.#T4#
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leighton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (4) vs (7) Leighton#T5#
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Pearson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leighton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leighton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leighton! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pearson (4) vs (11) Leighton
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leighton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pearson has his hands clasped together around Leighton's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Pearson wants to control but Leighton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (4) vs (14) Leighton
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pearson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Leighton is tapping! Great win for Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jermaine Pearson! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Birdwhistle back into the ropes.
Pearson is working for takedown but Birdwhistle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson is pressed up against the ropes. Birdwhistle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Birdwhistle's takedown attempt.
Pearson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Birdwhistle pulls guard. #SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Pearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #SUB#
Birdwhistle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle 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: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Pearson#SUB2#
Pearson has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
#SUB2#
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birdwhistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birdwhistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Pearson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Birdwhistle escapes and throws Pearson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (0) Pearson
Pearson is trying to control Birdwhistle's posture but Birdwhistle avoids it.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Birdwhistle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pearson's legs. #T3##SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson wants to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson wants to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birdwhistle advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (7) vs (0) Pearson#T4#
Birdwhistle trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Birdwhistle has hold of Pearson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pearson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pearson tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Birdwhistle looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Birdwhistle's attempts to control the action.
Birdwhistle avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Birdwhistle maintains control.#T6#
Birdwhistle controlling from mount. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pearson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pearson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Birdwhistle anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pearson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Birdwhistle slips an arm under Pearson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Birdwhistle has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Birdwhistle is squeezing on Pearson like an anaconda would it's prey. Pearson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Birdwhistle! |
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