PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Shota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shota's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shota
vs
Earlandson

185 cm
31
202 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

185 cm
34
201 lbs
26 - 35 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
MayheM sportswear

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Shota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Earlandson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shota is pushing Earlandson's head away, looking to escape. Earlandson manages to hold on to the position though.

Earlandson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Earlandson prevents Shota from escaping the position.
Earlandson wants to control but Shota is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shota is pushing Earlandson's head away, looking to escape. Earlandson manages to hold on to the position though.

Earlandson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tries to escape but Earlandson is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson tries for a kimura but Shota is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.

Earlandson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shota is not content to let Earlandson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.

Earlandson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Earlandson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Earlandson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Earlandson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Earlandson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Earlandson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Earlandson is trying to get an arm triangle but Shota is defending well.

Earlandson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Earlandson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Earlandson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Earlandson on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Earlandson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shota counters by clinching up.
Earlandson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shota lands a body punch.
Earlandson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Shota.
Earlandson darts in looking for a takedown but Shota gets double underhooks and turns Earlandson into the cage.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earlandson.
A little feinted left hand from Shota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Shota's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Earlandson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.

Earlandson is working for a kimura but Shota is defending it quite comfortably.

Shota kicks off Earlandson and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Earlandson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota lands a head shot.
Shota takes one to the chin there.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Earlandson.
Earlandson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Earlandson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota is trying to stand.

Earlandson 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.
Earlandson stops Shota from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson uses his free foot to push down on Shota's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shota.
Shota's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Earlandson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shota is surviving well by controlling Earlandson's body position as best he can.
You get the feeling that Shota really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Earlandson wants to take Shota's back but he can't do it this time.

Earlandson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Earlandson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shota has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shota!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shota is aware though and is defending well.
Shota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Earlandson is proving hard to escape from.

Shota gets to his feet. Earlandson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Earlandson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shota defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Shota as Earlandson shoots in.

Earlandson gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Earlandson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Earlandson.
Shota tries to kick Earlandson off but Earlandson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson seems to be working for a kimura but Shota defends the submission attempt.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.

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

Shota manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shota throws a hook but Earlandson blocks it.
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Earlandson.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shota is looking to counter punch.

Earlandson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Earlandson wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.
Shota wants to get back to his feet but Earlandson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Earlandson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Earlandson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlandson trying to control but Shota is working from the bottom.

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.
Earlandson stops Shota from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Earlandson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Earlandson blocks a jab.

Earlandson gets a double leg takedown into Shota's guard.

Shota pushes Earlandson off and gets back to his feet.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earlandson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Earlandson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Earlandson avoids the body shot from Shota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota cracks Earlandson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Shota misses.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota lands a slapping body shot.
Shota thumps Earlandson with a low kick.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Shota sprawls well.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Shota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Earlandson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Earlandson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota's corner calls for a 1-2. Shota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Earlandson looks for a takedown but Shota sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota lands a really nice looking cross but Earlandson seems unphased.
Earlandson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Earlandson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shota swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Earlandson shoots for a takedown but Shota saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Earlandson.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Earlandson blocks a jab.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Earlandson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Earlandson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shota lands a jab to the head.
Earlandson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Earlandson goes for a double leg but Shota avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shota continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Earlandson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota cracks Earlandson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Earlandson fails with the takedown.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Earlandson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Earlandson's hands.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota throws a series of punches but Earlandson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Earlandson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Earlandson dives in and grabs Shota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shota pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Earlandson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Shota coming out on top.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).