PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nam Phan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nam Phan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Phan
vs
Pearson

168 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nam Phan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Pearson is predictable there
and Phan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Phan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Phan tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Phan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pearson has Phan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nam Phan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Pearson.
Pearson wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is working for takedown but Phan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phan lands a right hand.

It looks like Ross Pearson has been cut.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phan lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Phan has double underhooks.
Phan keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Phan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phan.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Phan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Phan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Phan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phan working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phan.
Phan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phan gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
Phan has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Phan lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phan misses with a hook from the clinch.

Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson misses with a body shot
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phan. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson has his takedown stuffed
and Phan counters with a left to the body.
Pearson looks gassed!
Phan lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Phan counters by moving into the clinch.
Phan is working Pearson over against the cage.
Phan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nam Phan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Pearson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Phan lands with a good body shot.
Pearson misses with a double jab
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.

Phan clinches.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phan misses with the head strike.
Phan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phan misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Phan.
Pearson can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Phan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phan.
Phan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nam Phan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Phan fails to land.
Phan stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Pearson wants a takedown.
Phan lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Phan misses with a punch on the inside.
Phan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Phan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phan misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Phan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phan stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
Phan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearson throws a lazy head kick

and Phan counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Phan tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Phan back against the cage.
Phan working aggressively here.
Phan has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Phan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nam Phan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Pearson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Phan misses with a body shot
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
Phan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Phan.
Phan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phan counters with a nice body shot.
Phan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson shoots and misses
and Phan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearson misses with a takedown attempt
and Phan counters with a right hand to the body.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phan tries to clinch up.
Pearson throws a combination that misses
and Phan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phan throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Phan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearson thinking.
Phan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Phan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phan is looking to clinch.
Phan works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Phan counters with a left to the body.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Phan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Phan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to stall but Phan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phan.
Pearson wants to break free but Phan has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phan.
Pearson has Phan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nam Phan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Phan fails to land.
Phan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phan lands a body shot.
Pearson is working for takedown but Phan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phan throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Phan misses with some punches.
Phan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Nam Phan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Phan manages to get underhooks.
Phan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson working hard to break the clinch.
Ross Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nam Phan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Phan!