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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson comes to the cage accompanied by Overtime. Nathan Pearson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Cottrell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cottrell was covering up waiting for the punch and Pearson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cottrell is keeping the position for now.
Cottrell 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.
Cottrell working a defensive guard here.
Pearson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Cottrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Cottrell pushes his legs off easily.
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cottrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cottrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cottrell preventing the sweep.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Cottrell pushes his legs off easily.
Cottrell looking to pass the guard.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
Cottrell advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cottrell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cottrell is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Cottrell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Pearson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearson looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cottrell has his takedown stuffed
and Pearson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson passes Cottrell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cottrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearson seems to be looking for submissions.
Cottrell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottrell.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson trying to control but Cottrell is working from the bottom.
Cottrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Cottrell keeps moving.
Pearson is really struggling to control Cottrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cottrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cottrell won't be happy with that.
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cottrell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Pearson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cottrell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cottrell working for a triangle but Pearson defends it easily.
Pearson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cottrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cottrell has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cottrell wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson has Cottrell pulled in close to control his posture.
Cottrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cottrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cottrell stands up and waves to Pearson to follow him.
Cottrell slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Cottrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cottrell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottrell can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cottrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cottrell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
Pearson is trying to work for a kimura but Cottrell is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cottrell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottrell.
Cottrell keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson has gone for a leg lock! Cottrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pearson's guard.
Cottrell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
Cottrell shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a left and a right that stings Cottrell.
Cottrell shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pearson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearson wants to take a breather but Cottrell is having none of it.
Pearson is trying to work for a kimura but Cottrell is defending well.
Pearson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrell is pressing down on Pearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Cottrell keeps moving.
Cottrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cottrell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pearson, into his guard.
Cottrell wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson has an active guard here but Cottrell has managed to pass into half guard.
Pearson is not content to let Cottrell control the position.
Pearson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cottrell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pearson!
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cottrell controlling from mount.
Pearson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to hold on but Cottrell pushes him away.
Cottrell with the ground and pound from mount.
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
Cottrell avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cottrell looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cottrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pearson tries to hold on but Cottrell pushes him away.
Pearson is trying to reverse the position but instead Cottrell has taken his back - oops!
Pearson is really stuck here.
Nathan Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nick Cottrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Nathan Pearson.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Pearson!
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hype
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