PBP Commentary

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

Payne
vs
Pearson

192 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne gets caught napping as Pearson dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pearson trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Pearson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Pearson.

Pearson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Payne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is pressing down on Payne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Payne is holding on for now.
Payne is looking to improve his position.

Pearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Payne to get to his feet.
Payne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payne gets caught napping as Pearson dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard.
Payne wants to stand up but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. William Pearson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearson.

Pearson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Payne uses from the top position.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne prevents Pearson from getting back to his feet.

Pearson pushes Payne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Payne.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.

Pearson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson forces his way into half guard.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Pearson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson feints a jab promting Payne to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Vince Payne has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pearson!

Pearson gets the takedown into side control.
Payne is not content to let Pearson control the position.
William Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne prevents Pearson from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne sneaks back into half guard.
Pearson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Pearson.

Pearson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payne quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position.
Payne is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearson.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to control the pace.

William Pearson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Pearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payne!

Pearson decides to stand back up. Pearson steps back and let's Payne get back to his feet.

Pearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payne!
Payne is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to move to mount but Payne blocks the move with his legs.

Pearson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Payne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pearson but great work by Payne.
Payne working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pearson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Pearson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pearson is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pearson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
William Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pearson drives through with a takedown into Payne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.

Pearson stands up from Payne's guard - Pearson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pearson.
Pearson taking a break here but Payne is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pearson not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Pearson.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Pearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Payne tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearson's head backwards.

Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.

Pearson decides to pull guard.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne throws an elbow that misses. Pearson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Pearson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
William Pearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson controlling from the top position.
Vince Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. William Pearson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pearson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Pearson!
William Pearson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'