PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pearson (ranked 511 p4p, 67 weight class) and Liam Gallagher (ranked 570 p4p, 73 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pearson
vs
Gallagher

180 cm
30
272 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

210 cm
35
265 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.

It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGallagher.

Pearson rushes Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.

It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Gallagher with a knee to the head.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.

Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Gallagher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.

Gallagher has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher wants to stall.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.

Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Pearson lands a jab.
Gallagher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Gallagher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gallagher counters with a body kick that stops Pearson in his tracks momentarily.
Gallagher throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallagher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallagher back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gallagher. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Pearson connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gallagher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a jab.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gallagher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands a front kick.
Pearson throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a one-two to the body.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Gallagher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallagher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Gallagher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.

Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Liam Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Gallagher throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters with a solid body kick.
Gallagher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a push kick but Pearson slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gallagher.
Pearson moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Pearson sets himself, and Gallagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Pearson avoids it this time.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearson lands a jab to Gallagher's midsection.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Gallagher replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pearson blocks it well.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but Gallagher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Pearson is looking to wear down Gallagher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallagher.
Pearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallagher scores with a four punch combination!
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.

Pearson darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
Pearson avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Gallagher trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Gallagher keeps him there for the moment.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
Pearson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.
Pearson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gallagher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Gallagher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallagher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson tries to work over Gallagher's front leg with a kick but Gallagher checks it.
Gallagher misses with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Gallagher jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.
Pearson takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Pearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gallagher wants to slow Pearson down by chopping away at his legs.
Pearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liam Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher is looking for the big counter here.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearson tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
Pearson wants to break free but Gallagher has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson pushes Gallagher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gallagher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.

Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Pearson drops Gallagher with a left right combo! Pearson follows him down to the ground into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Gallagher is right now.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pearson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallagher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Norman Pearson.
I think Gallagher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Gallagher!
A victorious Liam Gallagher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.