Post by The Sandmen on Nov 6, 2014 16:21:28 GMT -5
Michael Chiesa is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ross Pearson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Ross Pearson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:13 Round 1 and Pearson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A high kick from Ross Pearson
misses badly. Pearson slips and falls!
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Chiesa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pearson's guard.
Pearson did not see that coming! Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Chiesa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
0:53 Round 1 and Pearson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chiesa uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Pearson
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Michael Chiesa wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Chiesa can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa looks to pass to mount...
Chiesa slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chiesa controls the situation despite Ross Pearson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Michael Chiesa throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pearson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Ross Pearson to fight back!
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chiesa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa rolls him over and takes his back!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ross Pearson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chiesa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson
Deep breaths from Ross Pearson who tries a hammer punch to Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa blocks those punches
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Pearson! Chiesa has one hook in and keeps working!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Pearson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Pearson is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pearson looks to work from half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson tries to free his leg...
Chiesa doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Ross Pearson in closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll on the ground...
Chiesa knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chiesa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Chiesa closes his legs around Ross Pearson's leg. Pearson is not able to move away now!
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pearson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Pearson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pearson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pearson tries to cover his face,
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Pearson
He succeeds!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Pearson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Pearson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ross Pearson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chiesa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chiesa's cheek! Chiesa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ross Pearson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ross Pearson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ross Pearson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa tries to take Ross Pearson down... Pearson stumbles backwards and Michael Chiesa launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pearson's jaw!
Pearson has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Ross Pearson launches a few punches towards Chiesa's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chiesa seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pearson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pearson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ross Pearson and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Ross Pearson
glances off Chiesa's arms.
Pearson decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chiesa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Ross Pearson
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
Michael Chiesa is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Chiesa moves forward looking for some grappling action
Chiesa has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa fakes a few punches and advance towards Pearson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ross Pearson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Chiesa moves backwards and gestures for Ross Pearson to stand up.
Pearson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Pearson steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chiesa has found an opening in the defense of Pearson, launching a big uppercut
Ross Pearson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Chiesa throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chiesa is opening up on Pearson and raining down combinations!
Pearson's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Forehead
Michael Chiesa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
Pearson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Deep breaths from Ross Pearson who tries a hammer punch to Chiesa's ribs.
That hit Chiesa who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Pearson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chiesa's ribs.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pearson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Chiesa holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chiesa's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ross Pearson.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Ross Pearson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to escape from the full mount...
Ross Pearson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Ross Pearson is taking the best of the fight.
A right hand from Ross Pearson
surprises Chiesa!
Solid jabs from Ross Pearson.
Nice punches.
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chiesa with a double overhooks!
Michael Chiesa throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Pearson's chin! That stops Pearson in his tracks!
Ross Pearson is measuring Chiesa with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson tries a hook to the body
and hits Chiesa ribs hard
Pearson launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pearson may be in trouble!
Chiesa pushes Ross Pearson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Ross Pearson.
Nice punches.
A left hook from Pearson
grazes the chin of Chiesa.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Chin
Pearson is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa shows great balance while pushing away Ross Pearson
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pearson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ross Pearson's cheek! Pearson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows Ross Pearson to stand up.
Ross Pearson is on his feet again.
Ross Pearson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Pearson into his guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chiesa's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson moves to better his position on the ground...
Ross Pearson viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ross Pearson in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pearson's stops that one with his face! How is Pearson standing?!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chiesa launches a furious hook!
That hits Pearson's chin like a wrecking ball! Pearson loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Chin
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows Ross Pearson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ross Pearson is standing now.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson's reflexes save him!
Lightning fast low kick from Chiesa!
Pearson blocks that kick with his leg.
Ross Pearson throws a combo
Michael Chiesa ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pearson swings again, only to get countered once more! Pearson is looking bad here!
Pearson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pearson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Pearson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
The two exchange wildly
Chiesa is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Ross Pearson.
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Round 4
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Michael Chiesa fakes a move and moves laterally.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa moves backwards and Ross Pearson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pearson's stops that one with his face! How is Pearson standing?!
Pearson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Chiesa moves backwards and circles around Ross Pearson.
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Chiesa is clinching with Pearson.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pearson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
Chiesa's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa launches a few hard punches to Ross Pearson's ribs!
Pearson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ross Pearson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chiesa is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chiesa circles out and slips free of Ross Pearson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ross Pearson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Chiesa's right thigh
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
Chiesa seems staggered and Ross Pearson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from Pearson!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Chiesa decides to launch some tentative punches
Pearson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chiesa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Chin
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
A high kick from Ross Pearson
grazes Chiesa's head, but he seems okay.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pearson's arms.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Brutal combination from Michael Chiesa!
Pearson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Pearson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pearson is clinching with Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pearson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Pearson blocks Michael Chiesa's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chiesa's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Ross Pearson throws a flurry of punches at Chiesa...
Chiesa is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Ross Pearson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ross Pearson tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Ross Pearson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Ross Pearson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Pearson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chiesa! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chiesa doesn't defend himself!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Pearson sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Ross Pearson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
Chiesa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Stand up! This is what Pearson's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ross Pearson in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Ross Pearson looks to posture up and open Michael Chiesa's guard...
Ross Pearson forces Michael Chiesa to open his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Chiesa's face.
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Round 5
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson's reflexes save him!
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Pearson from the ground!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pearson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to breaks Michael Chiesa's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Pearson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Chiesa's ribs.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ross Pearson shoots and grab one of Michael Chiesa's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Chiesa lose his balance and falls to the mat
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Pearson
He is not able to do it
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Ross Pearson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pearson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Pearson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pearson's side.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Ross Pearson looks to pass to mount...
Pearson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pearson's moves.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ross Pearson rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ross Pearson slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Ross Pearson's hand and staves off danger
Pearson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa has Pearson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pearson is unable to move under Chiesa control.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ross Pearson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson tries to free his leg
Ross Pearson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Pearson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ross Pearson controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Pearson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chiesa misses a step and Ross Pearson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ross Pearson tries to better his position on the ground...
Pearson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ross Pearson rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has given his back to Ross Pearson who is trying to get one hook in!
Ross Pearson has one hook in!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pearson's moves.
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pearson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chiesa.
Nicely done! Pearson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pearson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chiesa, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pearson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Ross Pearson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 44/68 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 28/46 (61%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 45/65 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 791 s
I feel like these guys threw a lot, and did a lot, but none of it was interesting or engaging. Kinda bored by it all to be honest. Despite there being damage, and offence and stuff, it just never felt interesting. Hopefully others out there in MMA land will read the fight and disagree.
Ross Pearson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Ross Pearson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:13 Round 1 and Pearson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A high kick from Ross Pearson
misses badly. Pearson slips and falls!
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Chiesa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pearson's guard.
Pearson did not see that coming! Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Chiesa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
0:53 Round 1 and Pearson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chiesa uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass Ross Pearson's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Pearson
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pearson from the side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Michael Chiesa wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Chiesa can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa looks to pass to mount...
Chiesa slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ross Pearson.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chiesa controls the situation despite Ross Pearson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Michael Chiesa throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pearson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Ross Pearson to fight back!
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chiesa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa rolls him over and takes his back!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ross Pearson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chiesa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson
Deep breaths from Ross Pearson who tries a hammer punch to Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa blocks those punches
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Pearson! Chiesa has one hook in and keeps working!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Pearson with one hook in
Pearson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Pearson is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pearson looks to work from half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson tries to free his leg...
Chiesa doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Ross Pearson gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Ross Pearson in closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll on the ground...
Chiesa knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chiesa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Chiesa closes his legs around Ross Pearson's leg. Pearson is not able to move away now!
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pearson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Pearson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Pearson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pearson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pearson tries to cover his face,
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Pearson
He succeeds!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Pearson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ross Pearson!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Pearson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ross Pearson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chiesa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chiesa's cheek! Chiesa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ross Pearson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ross Pearson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ross Pearson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa tries to take Ross Pearson down... Pearson stumbles backwards and Michael Chiesa launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pearson's jaw!
Pearson has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Ross Pearson launches a few punches towards Chiesa's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chiesa seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pearson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pearson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ross Pearson and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Ross Pearson
glances off Chiesa's arms.
Pearson decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chiesa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Ross Pearson
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
Michael Chiesa is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Chiesa moves forward looking for some grappling action
Chiesa has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa fakes a few punches and advance towards Pearson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ross Pearson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Chiesa moves backwards and gestures for Ross Pearson to stand up.
Pearson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Pearson steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chiesa has found an opening in the defense of Pearson, launching a big uppercut
Ross Pearson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Chiesa throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chiesa is opening up on Pearson and raining down combinations!
Pearson's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Forehead
Michael Chiesa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
Pearson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Deep breaths from Ross Pearson who tries a hammer punch to Chiesa's ribs.
That hit Chiesa who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Pearson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chiesa's ribs.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Pearson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Chiesa holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chiesa's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ross Pearson.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Ross Pearson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Pearson
Chiesa is in closed guard... Pearson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to escape from the full mount...
Ross Pearson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Ross Pearson is taking the best of the fight.
A right hand from Ross Pearson
surprises Chiesa!
Solid jabs from Ross Pearson.
Nice punches.
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chiesa with a double overhooks!
Michael Chiesa throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Pearson's chin! That stops Pearson in his tracks!
Ross Pearson is measuring Chiesa with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson tries a hook to the body
and hits Chiesa ribs hard
Pearson launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pearson may be in trouble!
Chiesa pushes Ross Pearson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Ross Pearson.
Nice punches.
A left hook from Pearson
grazes the chin of Chiesa.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Chin
Pearson is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa shows great balance while pushing away Ross Pearson
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pearson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ross Pearson's cheek! Pearson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows Ross Pearson to stand up.
Ross Pearson is on his feet again.
Ross Pearson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Pearson into his guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chiesa's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson moves to better his position on the ground...
Ross Pearson viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Pearson is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ross Pearson in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pearson's stops that one with his face! How is Pearson standing?!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chiesa launches a furious hook!
That hits Pearson's chin like a wrecking ball! Pearson loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Chin
Chiesa is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows Ross Pearson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ross Pearson is standing now.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson's reflexes save him!
Lightning fast low kick from Chiesa!
Pearson blocks that kick with his leg.
Ross Pearson throws a combo
Michael Chiesa ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pearson swings again, only to get countered once more! Pearson is looking bad here!
Pearson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pearson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Pearson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
The two exchange wildly
Chiesa is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Ross Pearson.
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Round 4
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Michael Chiesa fakes a move and moves laterally.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa moves backwards and Ross Pearson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pearson's stops that one with his face! How is Pearson standing?!
Pearson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Chiesa moves backwards and circles around Ross Pearson.
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Chiesa is clinching with Pearson.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pearson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
Chiesa's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa launches a few hard punches to Ross Pearson's ribs!
Pearson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ross Pearson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chiesa is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chiesa circles out and slips free of Ross Pearson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ross Pearson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Chiesa's right thigh
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ross Pearson jumps back and jabs
Chiesa seems staggered and Ross Pearson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from Pearson!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Chiesa decides to launch some tentative punches
Pearson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chiesa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Chin
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
A high kick from Ross Pearson
grazes Chiesa's head, but he seems okay.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pearson's arms.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Brutal combination from Michael Chiesa!
Pearson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Pearson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pearson is clinching with Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pearson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pearson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Pearson blocks Michael Chiesa's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chiesa's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Ross Pearson throws a flurry of punches at Chiesa...
Chiesa is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Pearson's cheek from the guard.
Ross Pearson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ross Pearson tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Ross Pearson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Ross Pearson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Pearson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chiesa! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chiesa doesn't defend himself!
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Pearson sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Ross Pearson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
Chiesa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Stand up! This is what Pearson's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ross Pearson in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Ross Pearson looks to posture up and open Michael Chiesa's guard...
Ross Pearson forces Michael Chiesa to open his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Chiesa's face.
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Round 5
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Chiesa.
Ross Pearson's reflexes save him!
Pearson doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Pearson from the ground!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pearson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to breaks Michael Chiesa's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Pearson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Chiesa's ribs.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ross Pearson shoots and grab one of Michael Chiesa's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Chiesa lose his balance and falls to the mat
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Pearson
He is not able to do it
Ross Pearson is in open guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Ross Pearson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pearson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Pearson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pearson's side.
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Pearson doesn't allow him!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson is a bloody mess!
Ross Pearson looks to pass to mount...
Pearson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pearson's moves.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ross Pearson rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa
You can see Pearson's blood making stains in the mat.
Ross Pearson slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Ross Pearson's hand and staves off danger
Pearson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa has Pearson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pearson is unable to move under Chiesa control.
Ross Pearson is in closed guard over Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ross Pearson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in half guard over Chiesa
Ross Pearson tries to free his leg
Ross Pearson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Pearson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ross Pearson is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Pearson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Ross Pearson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Pearson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ross Pearson controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ross Pearson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Pearson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chiesa misses a step and Ross Pearson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ross Pearson tries to better his position on the ground...
Pearson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ross Pearson is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ross Pearson rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has given his back to Ross Pearson who is trying to get one hook in!
Ross Pearson has one hook in!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pearson's moves.
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pearson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chiesa.
Nicely done! Pearson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pearson is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Ross Pearson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pearson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chiesa, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pearson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Ross Pearson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 44/68 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 28/46 (61%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 45/65 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 791 s
I feel like these guys threw a lot, and did a lot, but none of it was interesting or engaging. Kinda bored by it all to be honest. Despite there being damage, and offence and stuff, it just never felt interesting. Hopefully others out there in MMA land will read the fight and disagree.