PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Earlandson
vs
Stann

185 cm
23
193 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

180 cm
35
199 lbs
17 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 10 - 9 - 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 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Stann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Stann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Earlandson doesn't seem phased though.
Stann misses with a wild body shot.
Earlandson throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stann connects with a body shot that sends Earlandson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Earlandson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earlandson is in Stann's guard.
Earlandson won't allow Stann to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Stann is keeping the position.
Earlandson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Earlandson looking to pass the guard.
Stann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson passes into half guard.

Stann pushes Earlandson off and gets back to his feet.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earlandson fails to land the takedown.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stann sprawls well. Stann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlandson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earlandson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stann is fending him off so far but Earlandson persists. Nope, Stann circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
Earlandson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Stann slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Stann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stann wants it to stay on the feet.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Stann punishes Earlandson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Earlandson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Stann catches Earlandson right on the button with a cross.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stann, as that shot connected.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Stann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Stann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Earlandson.
Stann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stann is looking to clinch but Earlandson is avoiding it.
Stann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Earlandson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stann.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stann defends it nicely.
Earlandson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stann circles away.
Stann swings for the body but Earlandson moves out of range.
Stann clobbers Earlandson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Earlandson on the side of the head.
Earlandson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stann circles away.
Stann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Earlandson shoots in but Stann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Earlandson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earlandson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stann as he avoids it easily.
Stann swinging wildly here.
Stann lands with a hook. Earlandson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stann thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stann misses the target.
Stann connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Earlandson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stann as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Stann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.

Stann lands a left and a right that send Earlandson crashing to the mat, dazed. Stann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Earlandson is rocked!

It looks like Kermit Earlandson has been cut.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson looks for a takedown but Stann sprawls well.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there 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.
Earlandson with a poor takedown
and Stann counters with a left and a right that stings Earlandson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Stann.
Stann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stann rushes Earlandson and presses him up against the cage.
Stann tries to break free but Earlandson pushes him back against the cage.
Earlandson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stann is defending well for now.

Stann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Earlandson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Earlandson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Earlandson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Earlandson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earlandson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Earlandson ducks under a wild hook from Stann.
Stann throws a series of punches but Earlandson moves out of range.
Stann lands a nice shot that snaps Earlandson's head back.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Good exchange - Stann coming out on top.

Earlandson scores with a takedown into Stann's guard.
Stann wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stann keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson stops Stann from standing up.
Earlandson trying to control but Stann is working from the bottom.
Earlandson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stann is retaining full guard.
Earlandson passes Stann's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Stann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Earlandson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stann lands a nice shot that snaps Earlandson's head back.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann counters with a series of strikes. Earlandson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Stann has managed to clinch.

Stann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stann tries to move into range but Earlandson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Earlandson tries to bum rush Stann with a series of wild strikes but Stann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Earlandson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stann.
Stann slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Earlandson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stann sprawls well. Stann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson dives in and grabs Stann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stann pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Stann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense.
Stann doesn't manage to clinch there - Earlandson circles away.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stann lands a jab to the nose.
Earlandson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stann scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Stann. Beautiful body shot.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlandson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earlandson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stann cracks Earlandson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Earlandson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stann finish him?
Oh Earlandson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Earlandson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Stann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kermit Earlandson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Earlandson.
Earlandson seems to have got his legs back now.
Earlandson loses concentration momentarily and Stann pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Earlandson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Stann finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Stann!
A relieved looking Dan Stann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.