PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. Roofer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Earlandson
vs
Roofer

185 cm
31
201 lbs
21 - 29 - 0

188 cm
31
194 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

KAISER
Mohito Fightwear

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 - 29 - 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earlandson fails to land the takedown.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Earlandson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Earlandson shoots for a double leg takedown but Roofer sprawls well. He's pushed Earlandson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Earlandson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earlandson is in Roofer's guard.
Roofer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Earlandson looking to sit in guard and control but Roofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Earlandson is trying to keep Roofer in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Earlandson controls Roofer momentarily but Roofer frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roofer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Earlandson.
Earlandson wants to control but Roofer postures up.
Earlandson is looking to reverse the position.
Earlandson is working hard here to advance position.
Earlandson is trying to control Roofer's posture but Roofer avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Roofer has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Earlandson struggling a bit here.
Earlandson seems a little lost for a moment, as Roofer dominates the positioning.
Earlandson is looking to regain half guard here but Roofer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roofer trying to control the position but Earlandson is working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roofer.
Roofer leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Earlandson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roofer.
Earlandson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Earlandson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roofer misses with a body kick.

Earlandson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roofer did well to prevent Earlandson getting side control.
Roofer moves into full guard.
Earlandson looking to sit in guard and control but Roofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Earlandson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Earlandson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roofer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roofer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roofer defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Earlandson is looking for a triangle here but Roofer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Roofer 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.

Roofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Roofer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Earlandson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Earlandson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roofer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Earlandson but great work by Roofer.
Earlandson regains half guard.
Roofer uses his free foot to push down on Earlandson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Earlandson.
Earlandson can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson tries to hold on but Roofer postures up.
Earlandson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
Roofer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Earlandson is not content to let Roofer control the position.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Earlandson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roofer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roofer!
Earlandson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roofer is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roofer working away.
Earlandson is looking to regain half guard here but Roofer keeps moving and retains side control.
Earlandson wants to control but Roofer postures up.
Roofer controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
Roofer wants to control but Earlandson is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Earlandson blocks a leg kick.
Ben Roofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Roofer cracks Earlandson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Earlandson.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Earlandson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Earlandson shoots in but Roofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson scores with a hook.
Roofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Roofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roofer - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roofer scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Earlandson darts in and clinches Roofer up against the cage.

Roofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earlandson checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Roofer.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roofer sprawls well. Roofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Roofer does no damage.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Roofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Earlandson moves out of range easily.
Earlandson moves out of range as Roofer throws a body kick.
Roofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Roofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Roofer lands a left hand.
Earlandson has Roofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roofer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roofer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roofer has Earlandson pressed against the cage, preventing Earlandson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roofer stops a takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson is trying to force a seperation but Roofer has the dominant position.
Earlandson working hard to break the clinch.
Earlandson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roofer lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roofer.
Earlandson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roofer walks away with a smile on his face. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roofer scores with a jab. Earlandson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Earlandson if he has to take too many more of those.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ben Roofer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roofer blocks a low kick nicely.
Roofer counters with a body kick.
Roofer tests Earlandson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Earlandson's head.
Roofer lands a jab to the head.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Earlandson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roofer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Roofer sprawls well.
Earlandson darts in looking for a takedown but Roofer gets double underhooks and turns Earlandson into the cage.
Good work by Earlandson as he checks the leg kick.
Roofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roofer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Earlandson is rocked!
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roofer as he jumps to the side.
Well,Earlandson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roofer, as that shot connected.
Oh Earlandson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Roofer does it's job there.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Earlandson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roofer scores with a head kick.
Earlandson closes the distance and clinches up with Roofer, looking for a takedown. Earlandson pushes Roofer against the cage but Roofer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Earlandson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roofer throws the kick towards the body but Earlandson avoids it.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roofer tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlandson avoids the head kick by Roofer.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roofer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roofer as he jumps to the side.
Roofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Earlandson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Roofer gets a clinch.
Roofer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Earlandson.
Earlandson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Earlandson is trying to pull guard but Roofer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Earlandson tries to pull guard but Roofer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 take the fight to the mat but Roofer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roofer lands a body shot in the clinch.

Earlandson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roofer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roofer is trying to stand back up.

Earlandson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roofer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ben Roofer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ben Roofer!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ben Roofer!

Ben Roofer wins by unanimous decision!
Ben Roofer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.