Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2015 17:39:42 GMT -5
TJ Grant is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ross Pearson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Grant with a double overhooks!
TJ Grant has found an opening in the defense of Pearson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Pearson is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Chin
Brilliant combination from TJ Grant
that forces Pearson to try and defend better.
TJ Grant launches a body shot
Pearson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Grant grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by TJ Grant
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Grant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grant tries to cover his face,
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Grant misses a step and Ross Pearson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pearson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
TJ Grant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! TJ Grant is standing now.
Grant is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
TJ Grant steps back and allows Pearson to get back to his feet.
Ross Pearson is on his feet again.
Grant launches a kick
but Ross Pearson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ross Pearson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches TJ Grant! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Grant's body! He's holding his side
TJ Grant 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.
Grant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pearson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pearson leads with a punch
TJ Grant evades but whiffs with a counter.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson fakes a punch and launches himself over Grant!
Nice move by Pearson who clinches and pushes Grant against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
TJ Grant slightly pushes Pearson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
TJ Grant takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
TJ Grant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grant's side.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up TJ Grant. 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Grant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Grant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Pearson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Ross Pearson
puts Grant in a world of hurt!
Grant jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
TJ Grant pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
TJ Grant postures up and launches another series of punches!
Pearson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of TJ Grant's offensive.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grant blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ross Pearson chases Grant and launches a few perfect strikes
Grant ducks backwards and avoids them.
Pearson misses a step and TJ Grant sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Pearson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by TJ Grant's punches
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's chin with an uppercut while Grant lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Grant grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Pearson struggles... TJ Grant is unable to take him down
Grant steps forward
Ross Pearson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Pearson's face.
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Round 2
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Ross Pearson throws a combo
TJ Grant ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pearson swings again, only to get countered once more! Pearson is looking bad here!
Ross Pearson and Grant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Grant has a small cut in his Chin
Good front kick from Pearson!
TJ Grant blocks
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for TJ Grant to fight back!
TJ Grant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Grant launches a barrage of elbows over Pearson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Pearson doesn't fight back!
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Grant's moves.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant looks to be in very good shape.
TJ Grant tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pearson is able to break the lock.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up TJ Grant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ross Pearson fakes a punch and launches himself over Grant!
TJ Grant is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Pearson and pushes him away!
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for TJ Grant to fight back!
Grant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ross Pearson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson throws up a triangle attempt!
TJ Grant postures up and breaks the triangle.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pearson misses a step and TJ Grant sees an opportunity to counter him!
Grant tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to move to full guard
TJ Grant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
TJ Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pearson's face!
Pearson's Left eye is beginning to swell
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
TJ Grant isolates Ross Pearson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ross Pearson tries to hold onto his own arm but TJ Grant breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is TJ Grant by Submission (armbar) at 3:09 Round 2
Statistics: TJ Grant
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 188 s
Gotta win some time, amiright Teejay?
Ross Pearson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Pearson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Grant with a double overhooks!
TJ Grant has found an opening in the defense of Pearson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Pearson is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Chin
Brilliant combination from TJ Grant
that forces Pearson to try and defend better.
TJ Grant launches a body shot
Pearson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Grant grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by TJ Grant
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson launches a few punches to Grant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grant tries to cover his face,
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Grant misses a step and Ross Pearson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pearson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
TJ Grant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! TJ Grant is standing now.
Grant is standing while Pearson is on the ground on his back
TJ Grant steps back and allows Pearson to get back to his feet.
Ross Pearson is on his feet again.
Grant launches a kick
but Ross Pearson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ross Pearson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches TJ Grant! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Grant's body! He's holding his side
TJ Grant 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.
Grant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pearson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pearson leads with a punch
TJ Grant evades but whiffs with a counter.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson fakes a punch and launches himself over Grant!
Nice move by Pearson who clinches and pushes Grant against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
TJ Grant slightly pushes Pearson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
TJ Grant takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
TJ Grant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grant's side.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up TJ Grant. 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Grant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Grant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Pearson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Ross Pearson
puts Grant in a world of hurt!
Grant jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
TJ Grant pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
TJ Grant postures up and launches another series of punches!
Pearson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of TJ Grant's offensive.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grant blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ross Pearson chases Grant and launches a few perfect strikes
Grant ducks backwards and avoids them.
Pearson misses a step and TJ Grant sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Pearson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pearson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by TJ Grant's punches
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's chin with an uppercut while Grant lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Ross Pearson's Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Grant grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Pearson struggles... TJ Grant is unable to take him down
Grant steps forward
Ross Pearson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Pearson's face.
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Round 2
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Ross Pearson throws a combo
TJ Grant ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pearson swings again, only to get countered once more! Pearson is looking bad here!
Ross Pearson and Grant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Grant has a small cut in his Chin
Good front kick from Pearson!
TJ Grant blocks
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for TJ Grant to fight back!
TJ Grant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pearson goes down.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Grant launches a barrage of elbows over Pearson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Pearson doesn't fight back!
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson 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 Grant's moves.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant looks to be in very good shape.
TJ Grant tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pearson is able to break the lock.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Pearson's eyes...
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up TJ Grant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ross Pearson fakes a punch and launches himself over Grant!
TJ Grant is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Pearson and pushes him away!
Pearson clumsily fails here and it's time for TJ Grant to fight back!
Grant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ross Pearson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Grant is in open guard over Pearson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pearson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
TJ Grant gets sloppy and Ross Pearson tries to take advantage...
Ross Pearson throws up a triangle attempt!
TJ Grant postures up and breaks the triangle.
TJ Grant is in open guard over Pearson
Pearson measures the resilience of Grant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grant blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pearson misses a step and TJ Grant sees an opportunity to counter him!
Grant tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
Ross Pearson attempts to move to full guard
TJ Grant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
TJ Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pearson's face!
Pearson's Left eye is beginning to swell
TJ Grant is in half guard over Pearson
TJ Grant isolates Ross Pearson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ross Pearson tries to hold onto his own arm but TJ Grant breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is TJ Grant by Submission (armbar) at 3:09 Round 2
Statistics: TJ Grant
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Statistics: Ross Pearson
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 188 s
Gotta win some time, amiright Teejay?