PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Earlandson
vs
Four

185 cm
24
193 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

175 cm
30
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Four counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earlandson misses with a takedown
and Four connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Four drives through with a takedown into Earlandson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Earlandson has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Four pushes down on Earlandson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Earlandson has his hands clasped together around Four's back. He's all about the action.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.

Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Four pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.

Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Earlandson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Earlandson's head.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earlandson is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Four missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four is trying to control. Earlandson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.
Four thows a huge punch but Earlandson dodges it nicely.
Earlandson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.
Four drops an elbow to the side of Earlandson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Earlandson tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.

Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earlandson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
Four looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Earlandson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four with a flurry of punches that miss.

Earlandson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Four rolls with it to try and escape but Earlandson cranks on the arm and Four is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
A relieved looking Kermit Earlandson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.