Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paul is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pearson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pearson lands strikes from half guard.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paul for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson 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.
Pearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pearson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 is just content to waste time from the top position. Paul takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pearson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Pearson connects with a couple of short punches.
Paul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.
Pearson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pearson connects with a couple of short punches.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pearson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pearson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Pearson.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
Paul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paul prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pearson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pearson seems content to control.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Pearson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pearson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson stalling.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson drops an elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Paul is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Paul has hold of Pearson's hands but Pearson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Pearson there.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Paul is working away.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple. #ROC#Paul is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paul is still in real trouble! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearson lands a big elbow - Paul is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pearson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Pearson!
Jake Paul was interviewed post fight and said 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Pearson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pearson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pearson trying to control but Wagon is working from the bottom.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Wagon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pearson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pearson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagon is defending well.#TD#
Pearson is trying to trip Wagon. He has hold of a leg but Wagon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pearson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wagon is looking to stand up but Pearson isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Wagon wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Wagon checks it.
Wagon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Wagon moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wagon. #T1#
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Pearson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wagon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
Pearson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wagon's head.
Wagon is keeping busy.
Pearson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wagon!
Wagon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wagon wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wagon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pearson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pearson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pearson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pearson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pearson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagon.#T2#
Wagon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagon wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Pearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagon swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagon 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.
Wagon slips under a jab.
Wagon tries to clinch up#TD#
and Pearson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pearson.

Wagon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wagon is pressed up against the cage. Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagon down to the mat. Wagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagon checks a leg kick.
Wagon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagon blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Pearson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wagon's half guard.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Wagon pushes Pearson off looking to stand but Pearson dives back in and keeps control.
Pearson wants to control but Wagon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson stops Wagon from getting back to his feet.
Pearson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Wagon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pearson is taking a breather. Wagon 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.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagon keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson walks into a straight right hand from Wagon.
Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wagon is out of range and Pearson settles back down.
Wagon moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Wagon throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pearson is trying to trip Wagon. He has hold of a leg but Wagon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pearson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wagon has momentary wrist control but Pearson slips an elbow through the middle.
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagon wants to stand but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cael Pearson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Wagon - just one landing.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
Pearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagon is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Wagon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wagon connects with a jab.#CL2#
Wagon closes the distance and clinches.
Wagon lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Pearson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Wagon kicks Pearson off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pearson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagon sprawls well initially but Pearson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wagon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearson slips a nice elbow through Wagon's hands, connecting with Wagon's forehead.
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 prevents Wagon from standing back up. #T1#
Pearson trying to control the action but Wagon is working from the bottom.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Wagon's temple.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wagon is looking to escape.
Pearson slows the pace down in half guard.
Pearson wants to control but Wagon is keeping him busy.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wagon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagon is trying to stand up here but Pearson is controlling him well.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wagon is trying to stand.
Pearson working over Wagon with some ground and pound. Wagon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Wagon is defending well.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES2#
Wagon kicks Pearson off and gets back to his feet.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Wagon jumps back.
Stanley Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Pearson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pearson manages to end up in side control.
Wagon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagon keeps working.
Wagon wants to get back to his feet but Pearson drags him back down.
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson working the body and head with strikes.
Wagon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pearson working the ground and pound.
Wagon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pearson is controlling him well.
Pearson lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES2#
Wagon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wagon shoots in but Pearson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagon is breathing heavily.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson shoots in but Wagon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagon tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagon checks a leg kick. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Wagon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Wagon tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cael Pearson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Wagon.
Pearson is looking to counter the offense by Wagon and move into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson has Wagon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wagon digs a right hand into Pearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson looking for a takedown. #T1#
Wagon looking for a takedown.
Wagon digs a right hand into Pearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pearson's gas tank. #TD2#
Wagon has Pearson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wagon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pearson tumbling to the mat - Wagon dives into Pearson's guard.#SU2#
Wagon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagon.
Pearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wagon stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Pearson has Wagon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Wagon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley Wagon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wagon 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.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Wagon has managed to clinch.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pearson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Wagon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pearson is on him like a limpet, forcing Wagon back against the cage.#T3#
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage. #BC2#
Wagon breaks the clinch.
Wagon wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Wagon in a clinch.
Wagon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Pearson has hold of one of Wagon's legs. Wagon is fighting the takedown attempt but Pearson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pearson stops Wagon from standing up. #ES2#
Wagon pushes Pearson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagon wants to clinch#TD#
so Pearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Pearson wants to control from the top but Wagon keeps moving. #ES2#
Wagon has his feet on Pearson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stanley Wagon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Wagon gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Wagon pushes Pearson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wagon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wagon looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Cael Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagon misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Wagon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pearson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pearson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevens trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up. #SUB2#
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Pearson controlling the action here.
Stevens is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pearson goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Stevens does a handstand and catches Pearson in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Stevens on top - Pearson is already out from the submission! Stevens gives Pearson's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Jaime Stevens!
A very excited looking Jaime Stevens 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.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1#
Pearson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dirksz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pearson shoots in and drives through. Dirksz sprawls well.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirksz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pearson is trying to drag Dirksz to the mat but Dirksz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pearson pulls Dirksz into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dirksz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Dirksz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dirksz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dirksz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dirksz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearson is pulling down on Dirksz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dirksz, at least for the moment.
Dirksz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet.
Dirksz works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearson controlling Dirksz's posture. #T2#
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirksz is one step ahead there.
Dirksz throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirksz on the ground.
Pearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dirksz lands a couple of digs.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dirksz postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow.
Dirksz landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirksz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson has his hands on Dirksz's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirksz chips away with some ground and pound.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirksz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dirksz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pearson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirksz for as long as he can get away with.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Pearson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dirksz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arctic Dirksz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Dirksz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dirksz tries to sprawl but Pearson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dirksz landing rabbit punches to the side of Pearson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dirksz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirksz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pearson working Dirksz over with strikes.
Dirksz landing strikes from the bottom.
Pearson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson trying to control the pace.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dirksz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirksz.#T1#
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dirksz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dirksz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dirksz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pearson lands a couple of elbows.
Dirksz lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pearson lands a couple of elbows.
Dirksz striking off his back but it's not causing Pearson any problems.
Pearson stands up over Dirksz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dirksz striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson stands up out of Dirksz's guard for a moment - Dirksz manages to land a nice upkick.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pearson.
Donk. Pearson catches Dirksz right on the button with a cross.
Dirksz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dirksz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses.#T3#
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dirksz.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dirksz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson closes the distance but Dirksz moves to the side
and Dirksz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirksz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dirksz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cael Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson tests Dirksz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksz circles away.
Pearson throws a jab when Dirksz was well out of range.
It seemed like Dirksz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dirksz has time to react.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Dirksz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirksz's head back.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Dirksz throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a low kick but Dirksz avoids it.
A nice side step and Dirksz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirksz. That did some damage!
Dirksz checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirksz can do to turn this around?#TD#
Pearson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pearson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dirksz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dirksz taking a bit of punishment here - Pearson scoring with strikes.
Dirksz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Pearson is controlling the pace.
Dirksz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dirksz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Dirksz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson controlling the pace.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Dirksz's temple.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Dirksz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz. #T3#
Pearson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Pearson.
Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson controlling the pace.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson trying to control the pace.
Pearson continues to stall.
Pearson trying to mount his opponent but Dirksz defends it.
Dirksz strikes from the bottom but Pearson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirksz keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

Event: OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raskmanuv back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pearson slaps away a takedown attempt from Raskmanuv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Pearson gets caught napping as Raskmanuv dives in and scores a takedown. Pearson manages to retain guard.
Raskmanuv preventing the sweep.
Raskmanuv throws a big elbow that misses.
Raskmanuv chips away with some ground and pound.
Pearson trying to control the position.
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.
Pearson has his hands on Raskmanuv's head, controlling the position.
Raskmanuv throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Pearson pushes Raskmanuv off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Pearson clinches up with Raskmanuv and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pearson has clasped his hands together around Raskmanuv's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskmanuv gets back to half guard.
Pearson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raskmanuv defending well though.
Pearson is looking to stall here but Raskmanuv recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Raskmanuv.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Raskmanuv keeps moving.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Raskmanuv looking for a sweep. Not yet Raskmanuv, not yet.
Raskmanuv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pearson controlling Raskmanuv's posture.
Pearson has momentary wrist control but Raskmanuv slips an elbow through the middle.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Raskmanuv postures up.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Raskmanuv isn't so interested in that idea.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raskmanuv is one step ahead there.
Pearson seems keen to control Raskmanuv's posture.#T3#
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raskmanuv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raskmanuv stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Raskmanuv tries to pass.
Raskmanuv is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raskmanuv is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Raskmanuv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raskmanuv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raskmanuv chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Pearson is trying to keep Raskmanuv in close.
Raskmanuv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pearson trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raskmanuv is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raskmanuv with a nice head shot there.
Raskmanuv works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Raskmanuv stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson trying to strike off his back.
Pearson wants to sweep but no luck.
Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard.
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslam Raskmanuv dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Pearson forces Raskmanuv back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Pearson pulls guard effortlessly.
Pearson pulls Raskmanuv in close to prevent any damage.
Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard.
Raskmanuv throwing strikes but missing.
Raskmanuv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Pearson is rocked!
Raskmanuv arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pearson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Omavel against the cage.
Omavel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omavel misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Pearson pulls Omavel into guard. #ES#
Pearson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Omavel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omavel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Omavel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omavel smiles and moves away.
Omavel blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Omavel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Omavel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pearson under the eye.#CL#
Pearson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Pearson has hold of one of Omavel's legs. Omavel is fighting the takedown attempt but Pearson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson landing with the ground and pound.
Omavel is looking to stand up but Pearson isn't so interested in that idea.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Omavel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pearson is in close to Omavel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pearson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearson controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pearson prevents Omavel from escaping the position.
Omavel trying to remain calm as Pearson controls from the top position.
Omavel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Omavel is letting Pearson control him for a moment.
Pearson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Omavel!
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Omavel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pearson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pearson with a couple of short strikes.
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pearson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Further stalling from Pearson.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pearson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Omavel for as long as he can get away with.
Omavel is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pearson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pearson punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Pearson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson raining down shots from the mount!
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
Omavel wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson continues to stall.
Omavel really wants to buck Pearson off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pearson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pearson is staying tight to Omavel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Omavel wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is dominant here and he's now got Omavel's back!
Pearson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Omavel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pearson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Omavel to escape the position.
Pearson biding his time, controlling Omavel.
Pearson scores with punches and elbows.
Pearson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Omavel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pearson.
Omavel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omavel wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pearson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Omavel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Omavel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omavel wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson biding his time, controlling Omavel.
Pearson scores with punches to the body.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omavel can do to turn this around?
Pearson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Omavel.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pearson.
Omavel is trying to stand back up.
Pearson scores with punches and elbows.
Pearson has good solid back control here. #T3#
Pearson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Omavel.
Omavel trying to get back to his feet but Pearson is in full control for now.
Pearson is riding his opponent, not letting Omavel buck him off.
Pearson punches Omavel on the ear.
Pearson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pearson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pearson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pearson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The fighters circling - Omavel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pearson catches Omavel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Omavel counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Omavel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pearson advances to half guard.
Omavel tries to kick Pearson off in order to stand up. Pearson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pearson controls the position.
Omavel bucks up and tries to throw Pearson off but instead Pearson has got his back!
Pearson has Omavel flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pearson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pearson is punishing Omavel with some ground and pound.
What can Omavel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pearson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Omavel!
Pearson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Omavel could be in trouble here!
Pearson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pearson continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson misses with a hook
enabling Omavel to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Omavel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
letting Omavel counter with a right hand. #TD#
Pearson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omavel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omavel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pearson advances nicely into full mount.
Pearson landing shots from mount.
Pearson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Omavel's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omavel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pearson content just to control the position here. #T1#
Omavel really wants to buck Pearson off and get back to his feet.
Pearson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pearson lands with some strikes.
Pearson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearson won't let Omavel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pearson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pearson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Omavel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pearson dominating with strikes here.
Pearson looking to finish Omavel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Omavel!#ROC#Omavel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson landing punches.
Balyn Omavel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omavel is still in real trouble! Can Pearson finish him?#T2#
Pearson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Omavel is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pearson controlling from the full mount.
Pearson lands a heavy elbow.
Omavel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pearson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Pearson.
Omavel seems to have recovered his senses.
Omavel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pearson dominating with strikes here.
Pearson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Omavel looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Omavel really wants to buck Pearson off and get back to his feet.
Pearson looking to finish Omavel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Omavel!
Pearson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pearson controlling from the full mount.
Pearson landing punches.
Pearson controlling from the full mount.
Omavel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Omavel is bucking up trying to escape but Pearson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pearson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pearson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Pearson lands a couple of good shots and Omavel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pearson controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omavel is trying to remain composed but Pearson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Pearson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pearson punishes Omavel with strikes from the back mount.
Pearson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pearson has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

Event: OPG 1: A New Way
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearson. #TD#
Pearson is trying to trip West. He has hold of a leg but West is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pearson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pearson stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pearson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West has momentary wrist control but Pearson slips an elbow through the middle.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson working some strikes from top position.
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Pearson controlling West's posture.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Pearson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pearson's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead West has moved into half guard.
Pearson controlling the position well.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
Pearson controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Pearson is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Pearson has hold of one of West's legs. West is fighting the takedown attempt but Pearson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
West wants to stand but Pearson is controlling the position.
West keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson chips away with some ground and pound.
Pearson working some strikes from top position.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.
Pearson continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West wants to stand and escape but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
West swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
West throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
West is trying to stand back up but Pearson is controlling him
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson lands strikes from half guard.#ES2#
West has one foot on Pearson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
West throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Pearson has West pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pearson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending West tumbling to the mat - Pearson dives into West's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pearson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
West has hold of Pearson's hands but Pearson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pearson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
Pearson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
West regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Pearson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West wants to stand up but Pearson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson prevents West from standing back up.
Pearson controlling the action here.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
West throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pearson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
Pearson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pearson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pearson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pearson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pearson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
West tries to buck Pearson off but Pearson is having none of it.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
West is being controlled here.
Pearson trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.
West throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Pearson controls the position from side control.
West gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pearson not doing much here. #T3#
Pearson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pearson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Benny West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson tries to move to mount but West blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
West wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Pearson stalls from top position.
More hug and hope from Pearson.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cael Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Pearson is looking to score with low kicks.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.#CL#
Ivy gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Pearson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivy uses from the top position.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
Ivy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy passes Pearson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ivy wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Pearson tries to get to full guard but Ivy has control of the leg.
Pearson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
Ivy trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Pearson wants to hold on but Ivy pushes him away.
Pearson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ivy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Ivy maintains control.
Ivy looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson prevents Ivy from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pearson is working to get back to half guard.
Ivy looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivy avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pearson is trying desperately to improve position.
Pearson wants to hold on but Ivy pushes him away.
Pearson working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson tries to hold on but Ivy pushes him away.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Ivy maintains control.
Ivy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ivy looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivy looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erin Ivy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pearson throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ivy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pearson!
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.
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson tries to bench press Ivy off him but Ivy keeps the position.
Erin Ivy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Pearson tries to bench press Ivy off him but Ivy keeps the position.
Pearson struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy has control of an arm but Pearson manages to advance to Ivy's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivy on the ground.
Pearson biding his time, controlling Ivy. #T1#
Pearson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pearson lands strikes to the head.
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pearson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ivy is breathing heavily.
Pearson scores with punches from the back. #T2#
Pearson is punishing Ivy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pearson controlling from the back.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ivy for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Ivy is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ivy.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pearson scores with punches and elbows.
Ivy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pearson.
Pearson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ivy hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson controlling the position well here. Ivy rolled but Pearson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.#TD#
Pearson scores with a takedown into Ivy's guard.
Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pearson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ivy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pearson is controlling Ivy's posture.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ivy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson is looking to pass into half guard but Ivy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ivy is in guard.#REVB#
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead Ivy has moved into half guard.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Ivy has mounted him!
Pearson wants to hold on but Ivy pushes him away.
Pearson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivy fails to take his opponent's back.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivy wants to take Pearson's back here but Pearson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Ivy maintains control.#T3#
Pearson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivy wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ivy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pearson has worked his arm free - good work by Pearson! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ivy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Ivy keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Ivy drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erin Ivy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erin Ivy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1#
Pearson throws a hook but Madison avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Madison moved away.
It looked like Madison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Pearson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Madison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearson smiles and moves away.
Madison checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pearson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madison is being controlled here.
Madison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearson on the ground.#T1#
Pearson looks up at the clock and then as Madison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pearson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pearson is staying tight to Madison's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Madison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Madison is being controlled here.
Pearson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Madison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Pearson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Madison to see if he's OK.
Pearson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Pearson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearson is chipping away with strikes.
Madison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pearson cracks Madison with a big elbow.
Pearson slows the pace down.
Madison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madison tries to bench press Pearson off him but Pearson keeps the position.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Madison gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Pearson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Madison is trying to keep an underhook but Pearson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson is continuing to stall.
Madison trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
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 passes to side control.
Madison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Madison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pearson controlling from the full mount.
Pearson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pearson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pearson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Pearson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pearson looking to finish Madison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madison!
Pearson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madison hang on?
Pearson controlling his opponent.
Madison is bucking up trying to escape but Pearson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Madison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pearson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Pearson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madison wants to control but Pearson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson controlling the pace for now.
Pearson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pearson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pearson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pearson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Pearson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson scoring with strikes but Madison is staying in there.
Pearson controlling the position easily from mount.
Madison is in a horrible position here. Pearson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Madison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Madison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Madison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Madison is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it. #CL2#
Madison tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Pearson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pearson manages to end up in side control.
Pearson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison is trying to control Pearson's posture but Pearson avoids it. #T1#
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pearson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Madison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearson working the body and head with strikes.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cael Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madison is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pearson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pearson landing strikes.
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson advances to full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Pearson landing strikes from the mount and Madison is in trouble!
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearson content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Pearson the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pearson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Abercrombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abercrombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abercrombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson. #BC2#
Abercrombie breaks from the clinch.
Abercrombie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abercrombie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearson throws a leg kick that misses.
Abercrombie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Abercrombie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abercrombie.
Abercrombie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abercrombie lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abercrombie lands a nice shot that snaps Pearson's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Abercrombie tries to sprawl but Pearson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pearson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Pearson throws a strike but Abercrombie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abercrombie wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Abercrombie keeps moving.
Pearson looking to sit in guard and control but Abercrombie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Abercrombie tries to stand but Pearson is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abercrombie is one step ahead there.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Abercrombie controlling him for the moment.
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead Abercrombie has moved into half guard.
Abercrombie prevents Pearson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
It looks like Abercrombie is going to stand back up.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Abercrombie has mounted him!
Pearson is working to get back to half guard.
Pearson reaches up and holds on to Abercrombie to control the position.
Abercrombie avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pearson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Abercrombie is looking to stand but Pearson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson tries to hold on but Abercrombie postures up.
Pearson can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abercrombie tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Abercrombie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abercrombie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abercrombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson tries to pull guard but Abercrombie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Abercrombie gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abercrombie prevents it. #TD#
Pearson drags the fight down to the ground.
Pearson looking to control.
Pearson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Abercrombie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Abercrombie wants to stand but Pearson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angus Abercrombie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abercrombie is one step ahead there.
Pearson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abercrombie is now in half guard.
Pearson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abercrombie jumps into side control!
Pearson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Abercrombie easily slips into full mount!
Pearson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Abercrombie avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pearson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abercrombie wants to stand but Pearson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SU2#
Abercrombie get's back to his feet.
Pearson darts in looking for a takedown but Abercrombie gets double underhooks and turns Pearson into the cage.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abercrombie to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abercrombie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Abercrombie lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abercrombie to keep the fight standing.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abercrombie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abercrombie.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abercrombie trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Abercrombie is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Pearson has denied him.#BC2#
Abercrombie breaks from the clinch.
Abercrombie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abercrombie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abercrombie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson jumps guard but Abercrombie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abercrombie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abercrombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Abercrombie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abercrombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Abercrombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abercrombie wants to stall.
A short right from Abercrombie on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abercrombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abercrombie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abercrombie misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abercrombie's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abercrombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Abercrombie has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Abercrombie is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Abercrombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson misses with a low kick as Abercrombie jumps back.
Pearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abercrombie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but Abercrombie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abercrombie has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Abercrombie misses with some punches.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abercrombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abercrombie throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Abercrombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson tries to pull guard but Abercrombie holds him up against the cage and eventually Pearson drops back down to his feet.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson jumps guard but Abercrombie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches. #TD#
Pearson is trying to trip Abercrombie. He has hold of a leg but Abercrombie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pearson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pearson throws a strike but Abercrombie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pearson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abercrombie has passed into side control.
Abercrombie tries to stand but Pearson is controlling his head.
Pearson is trying to work for a sweep but Abercrombie has mounted him!
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pearson tries to hold on but Abercrombie postures up.#T2#
Pearson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abercrombie is looking to stand but Pearson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
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.
Pearson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abercrombie wants to stand but Pearson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Abercrombie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angus Abercrombie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Abercrombie avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pearson is desperately trying to improve his position but Abercrombie has a good base and remains in mount.
Abercrombie wants to stand but Pearson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Abercrombie avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.#SU2#
Abercrombie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Abercrombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abercrombie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4##CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Pearson is trying to drag Abercrombie to the mat but Abercrombie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abercrombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abercrombie tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abercrombie gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
Abercrombie throws a head punch that misses.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Cael Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abercrombie walks away with a smile on his face. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abercrombie works over Pearson's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Abercrombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abercrombie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Abercrombie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024

#R1#
Klay swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range. #CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pearson tightens his grip and picks Klay up, before dumping him to the ground. Klay manages to land in guard.
Pearson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearson on the ground.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
Pearson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klay's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Pearson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pearson has Klay in his guard.#REVR##T1##ES2#
Pearson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Klay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Klay wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Klay tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klay to score with a decent uppercut.
Pearson walks into a jab.#CL2#
Pearson has Klay up against the cage in a clinch.
Klay has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klay throws a low kick, looking for Pearson's leg but Pearson calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Klay.
Pearson tries to work over Klay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Pearson pulls Klay into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson has his hands on Klay's head, controlling the position.
Pearson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #SUB2#
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Pearson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pearson slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Pearson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson uses his free foot to push down on Klay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Pearson pulls guard.
Pearson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Pearson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES2#
Pearson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klay trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klay up against the cage.
Klay throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson. #T1##TD2#
Pearson pulls Klay into guard.
Pearson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pearson working some strikes from top position.
Cael Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pearson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pearson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pearson.#T2#
Klay is trying to stand up here but Pearson is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Pearson. #T3#
Klay won't allow Pearson to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Pearson.
Pearson working over Klay with some ground and pound. Klay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pearson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Pearson. #SUB2#
Pearson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klay to get to his feet. #T4#
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klay.
Klay works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Klay is looking to chop away at Pearson's legs.
Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Pearson looking to score a takedown here. Klay is defending well but Pearson drives through and ends up in Klay's guard.#SU2#
Klay is working an open guard so Pearson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Klay lands with a right hand.
Pearson slips a jab from Klay.#CL2#
Pearson darts in and clinches Klay up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klay is trying to break free.#TD2#
Pearson has hold of one of Klay's legs. Klay is fighting the takedown attempt but Pearson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Klay is wriggling around but Pearson manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Klay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Klay.
Klay is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearson is out of range and Klay settles back down.
A left lands for Klay.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Klay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klay looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Klay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Pearson gets a double leg takedown into Klay's guard.
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pearson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pearson taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Pearson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Pearson stalls from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pearson.#SUB2#
Pearson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Pearson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pearson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Klay some visible discomfort.
Pearson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pearson is putting a hurting on Klay here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Pearson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pearson prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Pearson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Pearson controlling from side mount.
Kash Klay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cael Pearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson advances to full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pearson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

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