PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mamma
vs
Earlandson

187 cm
30
195 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

[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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamma defends it nicely.

Mamma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Earlandson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamma blocks an elbow strike.

Earlandson breaks from the clinch.

Mamma dives in and scores a takedown into Earlandson's guard.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamma postures up.
Mamma wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.

Earlandson working for submissions but it's allowed Mamma to get to half guard.
Mamma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mamma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Earlandson regains half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma prevents Earlandson from improving his position.

Earlandson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamma.
Mamma wants to control but Earlandson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Earlandson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Earlandson manages to get to full guard.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully.

Earlandson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamma defends it easily.

Earlandson has his foot on Mamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamma works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamma trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Mamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Earlandson is retaining full guard.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully.

Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamma wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.

Earlandson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamma trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Mamma stalling.
Mamma prevents Earlandson from improving his position.

Mamma is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earlandson is trying to maintain the position but Mamma is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt - Mamma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mamma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Earlandson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mamma gets a double leg takedown into Earlandson's guard.
Mamma wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Mamma looking to pass the guard.
Earlandson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamma is one step ahead there.

Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamma defends well.

Earlandson has his foot on Mamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamma works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson has his foot on Mamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamma works his way back into a safe position though.

Earlandson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Earlandson has his foot on Mamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamma works his way back into a safe position though.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamma trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.

Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamma forces his way into half guard.

Earlandson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mamma escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mamma!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Earlandson tries to buck Mamma off but Mamma is having none of it.

Mamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Earlandson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Earlandson regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.
Earlandson is staying active underneath Mamma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mamma is looking for a kimura but Earlandson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamma to get the leverage.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamma 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 Mamma.
Mamma works his way into side control.
Earlandson is trying to get back to half guard.
Earlandson gets back to half guard.

Mamma is trying to work for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.

Earlandson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mamma is looking for a kimura here.
Katt Mamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma passes to full mount!

Mamma has control of Earlandson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Earlandson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earlandson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mamma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Earlandson!
Earlandson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamma off and has taken his back!

Earlandson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamma breaks Earlandson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully.

Mamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earlandson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamma has managed to get both his arms back between Earlandson's legs - danger averted.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully.

Mamma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Mamma pushes his legs off easily.
Mamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamma trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Mamma passes into half guard.

Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamma pulls his head out easily.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamma 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. Mamma eventually gives up the hold.

Mamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard.

Mamma 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. Mamma eventually gives up the hold.

Mamma is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson is refusing to be controlled, as Mamma sits in half guard.

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

Mamma is trying to work for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.

Mamma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Katt Mamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma wants to take a breather but Earlandson is having none of it.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamma is pressing down on Earlandson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Earlandson is holding on for now.

Mamma 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 Mamma.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katt Mamma!
After the big win, Katt Mamma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.