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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (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!
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185 cm
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193 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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182 cm
28
198 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 14 - 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson shoots for a double leg takedown but Muntz sprawls well. He's pushed Earlandson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Earlandson shoots for a double leg takedown but Muntz 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. A combination from Earlandson does no damage. Muntz misses with a wild body shot. Earlandson moves away from the strike by Muntz. Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Earlandson thows a left - swing and a miss! Earlandson tries for a takedown but Muntz circles away easily and Muntz counters with a nice body shot. Earlandson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Muntz misses the jab. Earlandson throws a right and a left that Muntz avoids nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muntz lands a nice hook to Earlandson's body. Earlandson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Muntz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Earlandson at a distance.
Earlandson avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Earlandson fails with the takedown letting Muntz counter with a right hand. Earlandson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Earlandson looking to sit in guard and control but Muntz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Earlandson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Earlandson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Earlandson has a closed guard, preventing Muntz from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Earlandson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muntz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Earlandson has his foot on Muntz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntz works his way back into a safe position though. Earlandson wants to control the position but Muntz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard. Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
Muntz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Earlandson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muntz pulls his head out easily. Muntz decides to return to a standing position. Earlandson clinches. Muntz manages to break the clinch.
Earlandson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Earlandson throws a right and a left that both miss. Earlandson digs a good body shot into Muntz's ribs. Muntz pushes Earlandson away with a front kick. Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muntz as he jumps to the side. Muntz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muntz misses the shot to the body. Earlandson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muntz sprawls well initially but Earlandson persists and gets the takedown into 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 seems to be working for a kimura but Muntz defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Earlandson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muntz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Earlandson. Earlandson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muntz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Earlandson. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Earlandson sitting and controlling from the 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 Kermit Earlandson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Earlandson throws a series of punches but Muntz moves out of range. Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Earlandson manages to avoid it. Muntz throws a right hand that Earlandson ducks under and follows up with a left that Earlandson also avoids with ease. Left hook, right uppercut from Muntz. Earlandson shoots in for a double leg but Muntz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Muntz lands a slapping body shot.
Muntz misses the shot to the body. Muntz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Earlandson is just out of range. Earlandson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Earlandson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muntz sees it coming and defends easily. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Earlandson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Muntz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Muntz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Earlandson is trying to work for a sweep but Muntz has mounted him! Earlandson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Muntz trying to control but he's not successful this time. Earlandson is looking to improve his position but Muntz isn't that keen on the idea. Earlandson tries to lock up and control but Muntz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Earlandson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muntz looking to control and managing it successfully. Earlandson working to try and regain half guard.
Earlandson is working hard here to advance position. Earlandson is squirming around, avoiding Muntz's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Earlandson tries to reverse the position but Muntz maintains control. Earlandson manages to regain half guard. Good work. Muntz escapes and gets back to his feet. Earlandson tries for a takedown but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Earlandson. Nice sprawl there from Muntz as Earlandson shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muntz thows a left - swing and a miss! Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Muntz lands with a nice body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Earlandson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Earlandson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muntz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Muntz stuffs the takedown. Earlandson throws a right hand that Muntz ducks under and follows up with a left that Muntz also avoids with ease. Nelson Muntz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muntz sprawls well. Muntz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet. Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muntz as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muntz lands a glancing blow to the side of Earlandson's head. No luck with that takedown attempt from Earlandson. Muntz connects with a body shot. Muntz lands with a nice combination. Earlandson backs away looking to recover. Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Oooooh!!! Muntz has knocked Earlandson down with a huge combo! Muntz steps away and waves a wobbly Earlandson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Earlandson is rocked! Muntz takes one to the chin there. Oh Earlandson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Earlandson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muntz looks to land a combination but Earlandson avoids it well. Earlandson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Earlandson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muntz scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt. Muntz punishes Earlandson's body with a nice straight punch. Earlandson seems to have got his legs back now. Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Muntz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Earlandson thinking. Muntz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Earlandson on the side of the head. Earlandson throws a series of punches but Muntz moves out of range. Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt. Muntz lands a jab to Earlandson's midsection. Muntz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Muntz cracks Earlandson with an open hand slap. Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Earlandson. Muntz scores with a jab to the body. Muntz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Earlandson sprawling to the canvas! Earlandson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muntz finish him?!
Muntz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muntz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Muntz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Earlandson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Earlandson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Muntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Earlandson is out of range and Muntz settles back down. Muntz lands a left and a right that send Earlandson crashing to the mat, dazed. Muntz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Muntz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Earlandson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muntz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Earlandson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Muntz! During a confident post fight interview, Nelson Muntz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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