PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes to the cage accompanied by Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pehmytkudos
vs
Earlandson

179 cm
35
195 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

185 cm
27
193 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pehmytkudos as he avoids it easily.
Earlandson fails with the takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pehmytkudos trying to pass the guard but Earlandson defending well.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.

Pehmytkudos stands up out of the half guard.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earlandson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earlandson shoots and misses

and Pehmytkudos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earlandson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pehmytkudos is looking to stand up but Earlandson won't let him.
Pehmytkudos forces his way into half guard.

Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pehmytkudos pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pehmytkudos trying to mount his opponent but Earlandson defends it.
Earlandson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Earlandson defending well though.
Earlandson is trying to maintain the position but Pehmytkudos is very close to passing his half guard.
Pehmytkudos controlling the pace.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand up but Earlandson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Earlandson is looking to control Pehmytkudos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Earlandson avoid being mounted?
Pehmytkudos wants to get back to his feet.
Pehmytkudos prevents Earlandson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pehmytkudos scores with a couple of nice shots.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Pehmytkudos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Earlandson wants to improve his position but Pehmytkudos is controlling well.
Earlandson trying to control but Pehmytkudos postures up.
Pehmytkudos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Earlandson controls his leg.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos wants to get back to his feet.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson is trying to maintain the position but Pehmytkudos is very close to passing his half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pehmytkudos is pressing down on Earlandson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Earlandson is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pehmytkudos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Earlandson shoots in but Pehmytkudos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Earlandson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earlandson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pehmytkudos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Earlandson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pehmytkudos trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Earlandson working for submissions but it's allowed Pehmytkudos to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyffe Pehmytkudos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a stiff right hand.
Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pehmytkudos as he jumps to the side.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Earlandson tries to bum rush Pehmytkudos with a series of wild strikes but Pehmytkudos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Earlandson misses with a takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Pehmytkudos. No joy for Earlandson on that attempt.

Earlandson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pehmytkudos to the ground. Earlandson is now in Pehmytkudos's guard.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Earlandson trying to control but Pehmytkudos is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos wants to sweep here but Earlandson controlling him for the moment.
Pehmytkudos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pehmytkudos trying to control but Earlandson is having none of it.
Pehmytkudos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Earlandson is squirming around, avoiding Pehmytkudos's attempts to control the action.
Earlandson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Pehmytkudos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Earlandson hang on?
Pehmytkudos looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Earlandson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pehmytkudos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape.
Earlandson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pehmytkudos has a good base and remains in mount.

Pehmytkudos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pehmytkudos trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is in a horrible position here. Pehmytkudos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pehmytkudos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape.
Earlandson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Earlandson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Pehmytkudos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Pehmytkudos circles away easily

and Pehmytkudos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Earlandson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pehmytkudos decides to stand back up.
Earlandson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pehmytkudos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Earlandson somewhat.
Earlandson fails with the takedown
and Pehmytkudos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pehmytkudos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Earlandson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earlandson misses with a takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyffe Pehmytkudos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pehmytkudos counters with a nice uppercut.
Earlandson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pehmytkudos pinned against the cage. Pehmytkudos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earlandson shoots in but Pehmytkudos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson fails with the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earlandson has his takedown stuffed
and Pehmytkudos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Earlandson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Earlandson throws a leg kick which misses Pehmytkudos's front leg but catches the back leg as Pehmytkudos tries to avoid it.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pehmytkudos counters with a stiff right hand.
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 fails with the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson with a poor takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Pehmytkudos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Earlandson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pehmytkudos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Earlandson somewhat.
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pehmytkudos counters with a straight right hand.
Earlandson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pehmytkudos is fending him off so far but Earlandson persists. Nope, Pehmytkudos circles away and we're back to standing.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a stiff right hand.
Earlandson with a poor takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Earlandson! Pehmytkudos lets Earlandson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Earlandson is rocked!
Earlandson with a poor takedown
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earlandson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pehmytkudos finish him?
Earlandson misses with a takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Earlandson! Pehmytkudos lets Earlandson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pehmytkudos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Earlandson seems to have recovered his senses.
Earlandson with a poor takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a shoot takedown. Earlandson fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Pehmytkudos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson with a poor takedown

and Pehmytkudos counters with a nice right hand that sends Earlandson toppling to the canvas! Earlandson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pehmytkudos finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Pehmytkudos circles away easily
and Pehmytkudos scores with a counter punch that sends Earlandson to the canvas! Pehmytkudos smells blood - he's punishing Earlandson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Earlandson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
A victorious Nyffe Pehmytkudos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.