PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist comes to the cage accompanied by 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Pearson has chosen tom petty - i won't back down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammerfist
vs
Pearson

179 cm
22
204 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson takes a swing at Hammerfist's ribcage but misses.

Hammerfist gets a double leg takedown into Pearson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist trying to move into half guard but instead Pearson has managed to sweep!

Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hammerfist looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.

Hammerfist working for a triangle but Pearson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammerfist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pearson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammerfist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearson has managed to get both his arms back between Hammerfist's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist wants to improve his position but instead Pearson has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.

Hammerfist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hammerfist to get to his feet.

Oooooh!!! Pearson has knocked Hammerfist down with a huge combo! Pearson steps away and waves a wobbly Hammerfist back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hammerfist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Pearson cracks Hammerfist with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hammerfist looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pearson finish him?

Hammerfist is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Pearson checks it.
Oh Hammerfist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerfist misses the target.
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammerfist seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist is looking to clinch.
Pearson checks a low kick from Hammerfist.
Pearson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammerfist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hammerfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson throws the left hand but Hammerfist avoids the punch easily.
Hammerfist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammerfist cracks Pearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammerfist.
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammerfist lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MC Hammerfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammerfist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammerfist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hammerfist keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammerfist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hammerfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammerfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Hammerfist improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pearson checks a leg kick.
Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammerfist digs a good hook to Pearson's body.
Pearson thuds a left hand into Hammerfist's body.
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammerfist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammerfist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pearson under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammerfist throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammerfist.
Pearson throws a hook but Hammerfist blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Hammerfist moved out of range.
Hammerfist scores with a punch to the head.
Hammerfist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammerfist needs to keep his hands up - Pearson had a free shot at his head there.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammerfist as he connects with a hook.
Pearson misses with a hook.
Hammerfist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerfist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.

Hammerfist shoots in and gets a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Hammerfist postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Hammerfist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist is really struggling to control Pearson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

MC Hammerfist has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammerfist scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammerfist slips under a jab from Pearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerfist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Hammerfist - just one landing.

It looks like Wayne Pearson has been cut.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammerfist at a distance.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.

Hammerfist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pearson won't allow Hammerfist to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammerfist is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because MC Hammerfist wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Hammerfist's head but Hammerfist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Hammerfist misses its intended target.
Hammerfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerfist.

Hammerfist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammerfist is in Pearson's guard.
Hammerfist wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.

Hammerfist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pearson dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that MC Hammerfist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammerfist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammerfist takes one on the button.
Hammerfist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearson scores with a hook.
Pearson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.

Hammerfist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearson sprawls well initially but Hammerfist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammerfist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hammerfist wants to advance to full mount but Pearson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Hammerfist tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearson wants to stand but Hammerfist is controlling the position.
Hammerfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammerfist controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. MC Hammerfist wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pearson tries to bum rush Hammerfist with a series of wild strikes but Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Pearson throws a hook but Hammerfist avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Pearson throws a body punch but Hammerfist moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Hammerfist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammerfist. Pearson shrugs it off though.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pearson enables Hammerfist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pearson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist advances to half guard.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Hammerfist stalls from top position.
Hammerfist advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hammerfist misses with a looping left.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammerfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a one two! Hammerfist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammerfist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammerfist thumps Pearson with a low kick.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerfist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson lands with a shot to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Hammerfist shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfist manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Hammerfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pearson checks a leg kick.
Hammerfist throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily.
Hammerfist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Hammerfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfist moves away.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfist.
Wayne Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfist slips the punch.
Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pearson jabs at Hammerfist's body.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammerfist circles away quickly and effectively.

Hammerfist looking to score a takedown here. Pearson is defending well but Hammerfist drives through and ends up in Pearson's guard.
Pearson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hammerfist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Hammerfist tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Hammerfist saw that one coming.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Pearson.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfist is just out of range.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Hammerfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfist walks into a straight right hand from Pearson.
Hammerfist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammerfist cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson checks a leg kick.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Pearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearson misses with a looping left.

Hammerfist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist is looking to pass into half guard but Pearson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pearson is in guard.

Hammerfist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson won't allow Hammerfist to sweep him here.

Hammerfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pearson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist controls Pearson momentarily but Pearson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that MC Hammerfist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hammerfist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammerfist misses with a leg kick.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Hammerfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfist misses with a looping left.
Hammerfist dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Pearson blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Hammerfist shoots in.
A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammerfist jabs at Pearson's body.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wayne Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerfist needs to keep his hands up - Pearson had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Hammerfist counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Hammerfist.
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Hammerfist thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body. Hammerfist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Hammerfist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson works over Hammerfist's head and body with a nice combination.
Pearson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pearson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammerfist shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.

Hammerfist closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hammerfist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pearson defends it well.
MC Hammerfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
MC Hammerfist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist content to control rather than advance.
Pearson is trying to stand up here but Hammerfist is controlling him well.
Wayne Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist is taking a breather. Pearson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MC Hammerfist has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hammerfist moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Hammerfist has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Hammerfist.
Pearson is stalling here.
Pearson misses with some punches.

Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfist slips the punch.
Hammerfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hammerfist has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Pearson.
I think Hammerfist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Hammerfist!
MC Hammerfist retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking MC Hammerfist 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.