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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes into the arena with the theme from titanic blaring out of the sound system. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kermit Earlandson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
21 - 30 - 0 |
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172 cm
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195 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 30 - 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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming throws a push kick but Earlandson slaps the foot to one side.
Fleming throws a leg kick but Earlandson moved away.
Earlandson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fleming did well to prevent Earlandson getting side control.
Earlandson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fleming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Earlandson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming tries to roll over but Earlandson keeps him under control.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson is looking to advance position but Fleming won't allow it.
Fleming wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy.
Earlandson is keen to just control but Fleming is a slippery customer.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Fleming is defending well.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Earlandson is thwarting Fleming's attempts to control the position.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but Fleming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Earlandson to get the leverage.
Earlandson prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Earlandson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earlandson prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Earlandson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming is looking for a sweep. Earlandson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Earlandson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fleming has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Earlandson is working away from the top position though.
Earlandson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fleming sees it coming and defends easily.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fleming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Earlandson stalling away here and it's allowed Fleming to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Earlandson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Earlandson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fleming misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleming, as that shot connected.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Earlandson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Kermit Earlandson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Earlandson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing good reports from Earlandson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Earlandson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Earlandson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Earlandson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Earlandson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson seems to be working for a kimura but Fleming defends the submission attempt.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fleming tries to get to full guard but Earlandson has control of the leg.
Fleming gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Earlandson drops back looking for a leg! Fleming is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fleming manages to kick Earlandson off! Earlandson jumps back into Fleming's guard.
Fleming managing to control the position.
Earlandson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fleming defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fleming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Fleming as Earlandson shoots in.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Fleming circles away easily
and Fleming counters with a series of strikes. Earlandson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Earlandson dives in and scores a takedown into Fleming's guard.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Earlandson from controlling successfully.
Earlandson has gone for a leg lock! Fleming slips out almost immediately though and dives into Earlandson's guard.
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming stands up over Earlandson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Earlandson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Fleming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fleming moves into range and clinches up with Earlandson.
Earlandson tries to pull guard but Fleming holds him up against the cage and eventually Earlandson drops back down to his feet.
Earlandson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fleming uses from the top position.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlandson working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Earlandson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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! Fleming rolls with it to try and escape but Earlandson cranks on the arm and Fleming is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
Kermit Earlandson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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