PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nero's choice of entrance music: Lava Lava. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mayweather
vs
Nero

185 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Brute

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Nero!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Nero shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nero controlling the action here for a moment.

Nero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mayweather is trying to keep an underhook but Nero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nero wants to pass to mount but Mayweather is defending the position.
Mayweather is not content to let Nero control the position.
Mayweather trying to control from the bottom.
Nero is keen to just control but Mayweather is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayweather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nero wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
Nero trying to mount his opponent but Mayweather defends it.
Nero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nero.
Nero is looking to advance position but Mayweather won't allow it.
Nero drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Nero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Nero there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Nero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayweather regains full guard. Nicely done.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nero wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Nero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nero throwing strikes but missing.

Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Nero wanted to stand there but Mayweather had control of the position.
Nero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nero wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Nero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero pushes down on Mayweather's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayweather won't allow Nero to pass to mount.
Mayweather has hold of Nero's hands but Nero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nero wants to take a breather but Mayweather is having none of it.
Nero thows a huge punch but Mayweather dodges it nicely.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Nero wants to pass to mount but Mayweather is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nero works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Nero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayweather swivels and escapes.
Nero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nero misses with a hook. Mayweather ducked under it nicely.
Nero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away.
Nero closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Nero pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Nero.
Nero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Nero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but Nero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayweather lands a head shot.
Nero fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather throws a one two combo.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Nero moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nero.
Nero misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense.

Nero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nero is in Mayweather's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nero postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
Nero stands up over Mayweather, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nero tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather is retaining full guard.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Nero from controlling successfully.
Nero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nero slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nero trying to pass the guard but Mayweather defending well.
Nero passes to side control.
Nero wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
Nero working away.
Nero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nero scores with punches from side control.
Mayweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather stops Nero from passing to mount.
Mayweather takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nero scores with punches from side control.
Nero is chipping away with strikes.
Nero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nero grinds an elbow into Mayweather's temple.
Nero advances to mount.
Nero with a couple of short strikes.

Mayweather is rocked!

Nero is working for a guillotine from mount but Mayweather frees his head quite easily.
Nero raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Mayweather is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayweather is looking to escape.
Mayweather seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.
Mayweather blocks a jab.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Nero.
Nero throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Mayweather lands a nice shot that snaps Nero's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero throws a big shot that misses.
Nero throws a hook to the side of Mayweather's head but Mayweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but Nero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Nero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather manages to get full guard.
Nero scoring with some ground and pound.
Nero wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Nero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but Nero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nero misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nero fails to land the takedown.
Mayweather pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nero back to the cage. Mayweather follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nero shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Nero ducks under and follows up with a left that Nero also avoids with ease.
Nero shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Nero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Nero.
Horrible takedown by Nero or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Mayweather slips a straight right by Nero.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nero.
Nero shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nero.
Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nero.
Nero closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Nero pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.

Nero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayweather did well to prevent Nero getting side control.
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!

Nero is working for a submission of some sort.
Nero wants to pass to mount but Mayweather is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Nero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nero 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Nero!
A very excited looking Jason Nero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.