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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rosing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rosing's choice of entrance music: Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm . James Pearson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Rosing!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Rosing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosing closes the distance and clinches.
Rosing wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosing looking for a takedown.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Rosing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pearson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rosing.
Rosing wants the takedown. Pearson is fighting it off but Rosing persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pearson's guard against the cage.
Rosing with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rosing passes Pearson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rosing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rosing working Pearson over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rosing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rosing is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Rosing seems content to control.
Rosing is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosing winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rosing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rosing drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Rosing 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.
Rosing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosing connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Rosing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pearson wants to control but Rosing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rosing 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosing slips a nice elbow through Pearson's hands, connecting with Pearson's forehead.
Nice strikes from Rosing there.
Pearson has hold of Rosing's hands but Rosing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rosing controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rosing working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pearson is looking for a sweep. Rosing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Rosing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson taking some punishment here, with Rosing in his half guard.
Rosing working Pearson over with strikes.
Rosing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rosing wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosing sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosing lands a nice short elbow.
Rosing wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosing working over Pearson with some ground and pound. Pearson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Rosing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosing on the ground.
Pearson wants to improve his position but Rosing is controlling well.
Rosing is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rosing trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rosing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosing connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Rosing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rosing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rosing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rosing working the head and body with strikes.
Rosing 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson has hold of Rosing's hands but Rosing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Rosing there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rosing dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Rosing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rosing throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosing has managed to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rosing. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rosing.
Pearson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Rosing keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rosing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Rosing's takedown attempt.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Rosing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearson throwing a counter right hand but Rosing manages to avoid it.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosing is just out of range.
Rosing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosing throws a lazy uppercut
and Pearson counters with a left hand that sends Rosing to the canvas!
It looks like Ronald Rosing has been cut.
Rosing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosing is adopting a defensive guard.
Pearson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosing has control of Pearson's left arm, preventing Pearson from doing any damage.
Rosing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rosing has his hands on Pearson's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pearson preventing the sweep.
Rosing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rosing controlling Pearson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rosing throws a right hand that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Rosing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Rosing shoots in.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rosing tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
Rosing misses with a takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Rosing is breathing heavily.
Pearson slips under a jab from Rosing.
Rosing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pearson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rosing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosing wants to pass the guard but Pearson is keeping the position.
Rosing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosing is controlling him.
Rosing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearson wants to stand but Rosing is controlling the position.
Rosing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosing trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson misses the jab.
Rosing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosing shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
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 cracks a nice hook into Rosing's ribs.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Rosing misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rosing's cut.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosing doesn't seem bothered though.
Rosing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rosing. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rosing to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rosing working a defensive guard here.
Rosing wants to sweep but no luck.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but instead Rosing has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ronald Rosing has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Rosing isn't so interested in that idea.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Rosing from controlling successfully.
Rosing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
Rosing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Rosing passes Pearson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Rosing is controlling him
Rosing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rosing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson taking some punishment here, with Rosing in his half guard.
Rosing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rosing 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.
Rosing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rosing working the head and body with strikes.
Rosing is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Rosing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosing trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Rosing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pearson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rosing is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rosing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pearson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Rosing.
Pearson taking some punishment here, with Rosing in his half guard.
Pearson has hold of Rosing's hands but Rosing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosing lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Rosing.
Rosing lands strikes from half guard.
Pearson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rosing forces his way into half guard.
Rosing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosing winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rosing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rosing there.
Rosing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson trying to control but Rosing postures up.
Ground and pound from Rosing.
Rosing 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.
Rosing winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearson is rocked!
Rosing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Pearson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosing is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Pearson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rosing fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Pearson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rosing! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Rosing!
A relieved looking Ronald Rosing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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