Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 18:29:32 GMT -5
Ross Pearson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by Maynard while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Pearson and Maynard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Pearson's chin with an uppercut while Pearson lands some great crosses.
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pearson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard and Pearson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pearson has a small cut in his Right cheek
As the fight continues it seems that Gray Maynard is taking the best of the fight.
Maynard feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard is holding Ross Pearson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ross Pearson shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
Poorly executed technique. Ross Pearson looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Ross Pearson
that forces Maynard to try and defend better.
Maynard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Mouth
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pearson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Pearson goes to the body...
He punishes Maynard's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Right cheek
Ross Pearson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maynard blocks that.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Pearson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Maynard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gray Maynard 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!
Pearson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ross Pearson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gray Maynard!
Maynard is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Gray Maynard positions himself and tries to finish this!
Gray Maynard storms Ross Pearson's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Ross Pearson to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Gray Maynard has left Pearson laying flat on the mat!
Pearson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (GnP) at 2:44 Round 1
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 13 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Maynard in his most complete form here. Wonder if that will get the shakiness out of his performances moving forward.
Ferocious staredown by Maynard while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Pearson and Maynard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ross Pearson's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Pearson's chin with an uppercut while Pearson lands some great crosses.
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pearson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard and Pearson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pearson has a small cut in his Right cheek
As the fight continues it seems that Gray Maynard is taking the best of the fight.
Maynard feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pearson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard is holding Ross Pearson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ross Pearson shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
Poorly executed technique. Ross Pearson looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Ross Pearson
that forces Maynard to try and defend better.
Maynard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Mouth
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pearson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Pearson goes to the body...
He punishes Maynard's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gray Maynard chases Pearson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pearson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Right cheek
Ross Pearson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maynard blocks that.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ross Pearson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Pearson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Pearson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Maynard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gray Maynard 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!
Pearson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ross Pearson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gray Maynard!
Maynard is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
Gray Maynard positions himself and tries to finish this!
Gray Maynard storms Ross Pearson's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Ross Pearson to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Gray Maynard has left Pearson laying flat on the mat!
Pearson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (GnP) at 2:44 Round 1
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 13 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Maynard in his most complete form here. Wonder if that will get the shakiness out of his performances moving forward.