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Event:
GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Baba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Baba cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Pearson pushes Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
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 lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Baba blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is working Baba over against the cage.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Pearson tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Baba pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Baba misses with some punches.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Baba prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Baba.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Baba works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow. #T3#
Baba lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Baba lands a big right hand that drops Pearson! The killer instinct kicks in and Baba finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Baba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson lands a nice hook to Marques's body. Marques takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Marques has been cut.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Marques circles away.
Marques thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Marques walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Marques counters by clinching up.
Pearson stalling.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Marques controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson digs a right hand into Marques's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marques's gas tank.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marques lands a body punch.
A short right from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson digs a right hand into Marques's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marques's gas tank. #T1#
Marques misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marques fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marques seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Pearson tries a body shot but Marques blocks it.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Marques throws a head punch that misses.
Marques tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson pushes Marques back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Marques is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marques.
Oh Marques is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marques misses with a body punch.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Pearson pushes Marques against the cage. Pearson is working some dirty boxing. Pearson pushes off with a quick right hook! Marques goes down! Marques tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pearson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Marques was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Branch misses with a body kick.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Branch feints the counter takedown.
Branch throws a push kick but Pearson slaps the foot to one side.
Branch lands a nice looking body shot.
Branch throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Branch.
Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branch throws a body kick that misses
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branch.
Branch throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Branch.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Branch.
#T1#
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Pearson counters with a crisp one two that drops Branch! Pearson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Branch to his feet! Branch is in big trouble!#ROC#
Branch is rocked!
Branch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pearson counters with a big left hand that crumples Branch! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Pearson!
An out of breath Tyson Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Eldoroado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eldoroado throws a lazy uppercut
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Zinedine Eldoroado has been cut.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eldoroado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eldoroado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eldoroado throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eldoroado misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldoroado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Eldoroado avoids it well.
Eldoroado misses with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eldoroado throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Pearson.
Eldoroado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a series of strikes. Eldoroado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eldoroado misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Eldoroado misses with a looping left.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eldoroado throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Eldoroado. Beautiful body shot.
Eldoroado looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Eldoroado thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eldoroado misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Eldoroado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eldoroado throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range. #KD#
Pearson drops Eldoroado with a beautiful combination! Eldoroado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pearson is looking for the KO!
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!
Eldoroado throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eldoroado throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson cracks Eldoroado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Eldoroado is rocked!#T2#
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eldoroado is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Eldoroado misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eldoroado misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldoroado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a huge left! Eldoroado is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pearson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eldoroado from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Osgood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pearson works Osgood's body with a nice hook.
Osgood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
Osgood has his takedown stuffed
and Pearson counters with a nice body shot.
Osgood thows a leg kick but Pearson checks it
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osgood thinking.
Osgood throws a combination that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Pearson lands a left and a right that send Osgood crashing to the mat, dazed. Pearson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Osgood is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Osgood has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osgood throws a head kick that misses
and Pearson counters with a big left hand that crumples Osgood! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Pearson!
After the big win, Tyson Pearson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Nathan Osgood was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't win them all.'.
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Mouwanga ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Mouwanga misses with a body shot.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Mouwanga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson slips a jab from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouwanga slips a jab from Pearson.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson lands with a cross.
A combination from Pearson does no damage. #CL#
Mouwanga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mouwanga managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Mouwanga is struggling to control the position.
Mouwanga throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pearson.
Mouwanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouwanga.
#T1#
A short left from Mouwanga.
A knee to the head by Mouwanga.
#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
A short right from Mouwanga on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mouwanga's brow.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouwanga controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mouwanga.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mouwanga trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Mouwanga taking a breather.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouwanga controls his hands.
Mouwanga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Mouwanga working aggressively here.
Mouwanga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mouwanga looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouwanga has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
#BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Mouwanga.
Mouwanga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouwanga lands a hook that stumbles Pearson back into the cage. Mouwanga follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pearson to the canvas! Mouwanga pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pearson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Mouwanga!
Daniel Mouwanga gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Pearson. No joy for McLarnin on that attempt.
McLarnin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Pearson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pearson.
McLarnin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to slow McLarnin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson throws a leg kick #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLarnin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLarnin is one step ahead there. #T1#
McLarnin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLarnin is controlling him. #SUB2#
Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from McLarnin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McLarnin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but McLarnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that stings Pearson.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLarnin ducks right into an uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLarnin.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on McLarnin's shoulder, as McLarnin tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on McLarnin's shoulder, as McLarnin tries to avoid the shot.
McLarnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pearson tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from McLarnin misses its target.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
McLarnin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson with a jab.
Pearson throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
Pearson works the jab nicely.
Pearson feints a jab promting McLarnin to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLarnin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLarnin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLarnin punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a hook. McLarnin ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A jab from Pearson misses.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLarnin tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.
McLarnin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearson tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McLarnin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pearson misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McLarnin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pearson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pearson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy McLarnin!
Jimmy McLarnin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakuraba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Sakuraba's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pearson throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pearson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakuraba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakuraba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakuraba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Pearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakuraba under the eye.
Pearson connects with the punch.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakuraba lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakuraba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pearson thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
It looked like Sakuraba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakuraba lands with a shot to the body.
Pearson lands with a right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.
Pearson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pearson is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pearson.
#T2#
Pearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Pearson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakuraba.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Pearson scores with a head kick. Sakuraba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Sakuraba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Sakuraba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pearson.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearson. That snapped Sakuraba's head back.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Sakuraba had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Sakuraba. Pearson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hayato Sakuraba!
A relieved looking Hayato Sakuraba 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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Event:
DARE 44
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Pearson 's knee.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Pearson throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Pearson digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pearson.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Pearson throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Pearson moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Pearson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hall tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall with a jab.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hall lands with a cross.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pearson's knee momentarily.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Hall jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Hall throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pearson moves out of range as Hall strikes.#T4#
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Pearson.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Hall slips a straight right by Pearson.
Nice jab there from Pearson.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Hall lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson leaves his chin hanging out and Hall seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pearson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
DARE 37
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Raske swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Raske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson lands with a nice combination. Raske backs away looking to recover.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Pearson throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
We've been told by Raske's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raske scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raske.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske is looking to clinch.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson slips a jab from Raske.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearson. #ROC2#
Raske is rocked!#T1#
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Raske takes the fight into the clinch.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske fails to pull guard.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Raske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson lands with a hook. Raske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson scores with a punch to the head.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Raske connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Pearson wants to clinch.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pearson tries to work over Raske's front leg with a kick but Raske checks it.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Raske throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.#CL2#
Pearson has Raske up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske letting Pearson take a breather here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Raske blocking some punches.
Raske pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson tries to clinch but Raske moves out of range.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Raske avoids them all with ease.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson is looking to chop away at Raske's legs.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pearson.
Raske checks the leg kick.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Tyson Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Pearson jabs Raske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Raske counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson blocking some punches.
#TD#
Raske drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Raske is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pearson frees his head nicely. Oh but Raske has switched to an armbar! Pearson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Pearson pushes Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Dunn blocking some punches.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Dunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
#BC2#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Dunn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dunn looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Dunn blocks the body kick.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Dunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Dunn avoids the body shot from Pearson.
#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Dunn.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Dunn is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.#BC2#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Pearson misses.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn staying out of range there.
Dunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Dunn finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Dunn scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Dunn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pearson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn cracks Pearson with a big elbow.
Pearson is trying to get back to his feet.
Dunn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
Pearson is pushing Dunn's head away, looking to escape. Dunn manages to hold on to the position though.
Pearson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pearson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Pearson 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.
Pearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Pearson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
Pearson wants to pass to mount but Dunn is defending the position. #SU#
Pearson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Dunn walks into a left hand.
Dunn blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Dunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#T4#
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy.
Dunn scores with the left hand. Pearson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn checks the leg kick.
Dunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dunn engages and cracks Pearson with a massive lead left hook - Pearson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dunn is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alastair Dunn!
Alastair Dunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Berr slips under a jab.
Berr scores with a push kick.
Berr scores with a nice head shot.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Berr moves out of range easily.
Berr is looking to slow Pearson down with leg kicks.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Berr.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Berr back into the cage.
Berr swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Berr.
Berr blocking some punches.
Berr throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Berr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berr blocking some punches.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Berr.
Berr lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Berr is working Pearson over against the cage.
Berr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Berr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berr.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berr.
Berr working aggressively here.
Berr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike.
Berr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Berr.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Berr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Berr has the dominant position.
Berr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berr scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Berr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berr.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Berr finish him?
Berr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berr misses with a punch on the inside.
Berr working the clinch nicely. Pearson is working for position but Berr cracks him with a big knee to the head! Pearson crumples up against the cage and Berr lands two more shots before the ref can save Pearson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bena Berr!
Bena Berr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marques is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Marques tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Marques wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Marques blocks a body shot from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marques is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Marques has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Marques blocking some punches.
Marques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Marques wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marques tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marques is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marques blocking some punches.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marques. #T2#
Pearson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Marques is rocked!
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Marques.
Marques wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Marques.
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!
Marques is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson stalling against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Marques uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Marques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marques tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marques.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Marques's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Marques is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marques! Pearson dives in looking to finish! Marques is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
Billy Marques was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Event:
Carnage 46
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Wilson 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. Wilson is in Pearson's guard.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pearson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Pearson tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.#T1#
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson's coaches at Elite Strikers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Pearson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Pearson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson 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.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Pearson is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilson from advancing position.
Wilson winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!#SUB2#
Wilson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pearson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Solomon Wilson!
A very excited looking Solomon Wilson 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.
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Event:
RFC 40: Hells Bells
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Small moves into the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson just leaning against Small, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Small pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Small's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Small.
Pearson is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Small misses with some punches.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Small avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the cage.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
#T1#
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Small lands with a left to the head.
Small misses with the head strike.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Small.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Small pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pearson as the two fighters clinch.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small avoids the body shot from Pearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson misses with the combination.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.#CL#
Small clinches.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Small lands a body shot.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Pearson.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Small.
#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.#T3##CL#
Small has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small dips a shoulder and cracks Pearson with a mighty uppercut! Pearson falls back against the cage and Small unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pearson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Small screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
A very excited looking Uriah Small 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.
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Event:
RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Supertramp fails with the takedown.
Supertramp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Supertramp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Supertramp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supertramp moves away.
Pearson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Supertramps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Supertramp avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supertramp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supertramp misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Supertramp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supertramp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson lands a jab to Supertramp's midsection.
Supertramp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pearson back to the cage. Supertramp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Supertramp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Pearson finds it's way through Supertramp's defenses.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pearson is pawing at Supertramp, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Supertramp's nose. Supertramp is badly hurt! Pearson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Supertramp tries desperately to hold on but Pearson is relentless in his assault! As Supertramp receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Pearson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
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Event:
RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson lands with a cross.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Minare's shoulder, as Minare tries to avoid the shot.
And Minare tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Minare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Minare throws a big counter head kick but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Minare looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minare scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses the jab.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minare throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minare gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Minare tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Pearson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Minare buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Minare!! Minare is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Pearson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
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Event:
LKO16 RollingStone
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
LA shoots and misses
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LA keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
LA attempts a counter takedown but Pearson avoids it well and moves away.
Pearson lands a head shot.
LA tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and LA ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LA.
LA fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank LA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt LA! He's out on his feet! Pearson rushes in and drops LA with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyson Pearson!
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Pearson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Pearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Thompson.
Pearson clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson drops Thompson with a naaaaasty hook - Thompson is in real trouble here! Pearson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
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