PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nelson
vs
Kermode

194 cm
36
210 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

185 cm
36
220 lbs
33 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kermode has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kermode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kermode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kermode misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Kermode creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kermode throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Kermode lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kermode lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Kermode lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermode.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kermode leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson is leaning against Kermode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kermode lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Nelson pushes Kermode back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kermode working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kermode throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from Kermode.
Nelson dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Kermode throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Kermode lands a left hand.
Nelson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Kermode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kermode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kermode.

Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Kermode doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kermode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kermode misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Kermode.
A short uppercut from Kermode.
A head punch on the inside from Kermode fails to land.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Kermode is blocking nicely.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Kermode jumps back.
Kermode unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kermode tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kermode thinking.
Nelson lunges at Kermode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kermode's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Kermode has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kermode working aggressively here.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Kermode.
A left hand lands to the body for Kermode.
Kermode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.

Kermode instigates a clinch.
Kermode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kermode won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kermode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mayo Kermode will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kermode moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kermode.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kermode takes a step back to recover.

Kermode gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Kermode.
Kermode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Kuma Nelson has been cut.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Kermode lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Mayo Kermode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kermode has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode working aggressively here.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kermode landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Kermode lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Kermode tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Kermode back against the cage.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Kermode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kermode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a hook. Kermode ducked under it nicely.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Kermode's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Kermode has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Kermode lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Kermode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kermode takes a shot to the head.
Kermode lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kermode fails to land.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kermode won't allow it.
Kermode landing knees to the head.
Kermode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kermode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
Kermode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kermode on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kermode fails to land.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kermode has double underhooks.
Kermode swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kermode tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Kermode misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kermode tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Kermode has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Kermode prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Kermode blocks the elbow strike.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Kermode.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kermode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Kermode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kermode lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayo Kermode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kermode wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Nelson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kermode doesn't seem phased though.

Kermode moves into the clinch successfully.
Kermode utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kermode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Kermode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kermode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Kermode tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Kermode back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Nelson.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kermode avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Kermode throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Kermode working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kermode lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Kermode lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kermode is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kermode.
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!
Nelson tries to break free but Kermode pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kermode obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode lands with a right to the head.
Kermode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kermode tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kermode scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Kermode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kermode using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Kermode.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuma Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kermode utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kermode unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kermode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kermode lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Kermode blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kermode creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Kermode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kermode.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Kermode lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kermode blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Kermode, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermode takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Kermode scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kermode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuma Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kermode moves into the clinch successfully.
Kermode lands an elbow inside.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mayo Kermode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kermode 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayo Kermode!
Mayo Kermode really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machiavelli Boutique logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.