Quick Fight Championship PBP Commentary

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Nash (ranked 6644 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Trop (ranked 5018 p4p, 0 weight class). August Nash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nash
vs
Trop

221 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, August Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Trop!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trop stuffs the takedown.
Trop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nash defends well and Trop ends up having to push Nash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trop.
Nash is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trop is defended easily by Nash.
August Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Trop.
Nash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trop's waist but Trop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nash off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nash closes the distance and clinches.

Nash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Trop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trop tries to land knees in the clinch but Nash avoids the damage to the body.
Nash being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash stalling in the clinch.
Nash effectively controlling the action here.
Nash holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Nash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trop shoots in looking for a takedown but Nash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nash tries to clinch up.
Van Trop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nash throws a head kick that misses

and Trop counters by clinching up.
Trop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash can't break the clinch.
Trop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nash can't find room to land a body shot as Trop controls the action.
Nash looking to stall.

Nash breaks from the clinch.
Nash just misses with a punch to the body.
Trop raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nash tries to clinch up.
Trop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nash as he avoids it easily.
Trop throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.
Trop throws a big shot that misses.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nash as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trop somewhat.
Trop keeps the fight on the outside.

Nash clinches up with Trop and pushes him back against the cage.
Nash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nash wants a takedown but no success here.
Trop jumps guard but Nash turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nash manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trop scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like August Nash has been cut.
Nash shoots in for a double leg but Trop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nash takes a swing at Trop's ribcage but misses.

Trop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trop prevents Nash from breaking the clinch.

Nash manages to pull guard.
Nash is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash wants to stand up but Trop is controlling him.

Trop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nash, up you get!
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 August Nash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on August Nash's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nash wants it to stay on the feet.
Trop throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.

Trop tries to keep at a distance but Nash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nash tries a body shot but Trop blocks it.
Trop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Trop gets control of Nash's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Trop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nash is one step ahead there.

Trop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nash wants to control from the top but Trop keeps moving.

Trop uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Trop throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.
Nash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trop sprawls well. Trop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nash gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trop shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trop.
August Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Trop.
Trop is breathing heavily.
Trop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trop fails with a takedown attempt.
Trop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
Nice takedown defense from Nash. No joy for Trop on that attempt.

Trop closes the distance and clinches.
Trop is trying to pull guard but Nash turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nash stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nash connects with a high kick.

Nash clinches up against the cage.

Nash breaks the clinch.
Trop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nash sprawls well. Nash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trop gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trop throws a counter combo.
Trop takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that August Nash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on August Nash's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nash tries to close the distance and clinch but Trop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trop shoots in and drives through. Nash sprawls well.
Nash avoids the head kick by Trop.
A head kick from Nash lands but Trop takes it in his stride.
Nash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trop moves away.
Nash tries to clinch up but Trop circles away and keeps his distance.
Nash tries to clinch up but Trop circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash tries to clinch up but Trop circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Trop with that takedown attempt.
Nash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
August Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Trop.
Trop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash tries to clinch up
and Trop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trop shoots for a double leg takedown but Nash sprawls well. He's pushed Trop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
August Nash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash leaves Trop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nash rushes Trop and presses him up against the cage.

Nash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nash misses with a hook.
Trop has his takedown stuffed
and Nash counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trop avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash throws a head kick but Trop moves out of range.

Nash has closed the distance and engaged Trop in a clinch.
Trop tries to score a body lock takedown but Nash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Nash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nash tries to clinch but Trop is having none of it.

Trop has managed to clinch.
Nash can't find room to land a body shot as Trop controls the action.
Trop avoiding damage as Nash throws knees to the body.
Nash tries a body shot but Trop blocks it.

Nash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is looking to clinch but Trop is avoiding it.
Trop is looking for the big counter here.
Trop shoots for a double leg takedown but Nash sprawls well. He's pushed Trop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Trop moves out of range easily.
Trop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nash closes the distance and clinches.
Trop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nash drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trop gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Nash breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash stuffs the takedown attempt from Trop. Trop gets slowly back to his feet.
Nash attempts a counter takedown but Trop avoids it well and moves away.
Nash doesn't manage to clinch there - Trop circles away.
Nash avoids the head kick by Trop.
Nash tries to clinch but Trop moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nash, right into the meat.

Nash clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Trop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Nash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Trop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nash is trying to defend but Trop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Nash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Nash!