PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivis BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang comes to the cage accompanied by GUCCI. The key to victory for Ivis BangBang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

BangBang
vs
Nash

183 cm
25
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivis BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Nash!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash leaves BangBang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangBang manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BangBang is defended easily by Nash.
BangBang lands a head kick. Nash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Nash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BangBang tried to score with a low kick but Nash checks it.

Nash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nash is looking to take a break and control but BangBang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nash prevents BangBang from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nash throws a strike aimed at the side of BangBang's head but BangBang avoids it well.
Nash wants to control but BangBang is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Nash drags him back down.
BangBang is breathing heavily.
Nash controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Nash was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nash misses with a kick to the body.
BangBang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nash wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivis BangBang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. BangBang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash looking to pass the guard.
Nash trying to control but BangBang is working from the bottom.
BangBang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nash sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.

Tom Nash has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Nash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
BangBang is looking to stand up but Nash isn't so interested in that idea.

BangBang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nash off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
BangBang moves in looking to clinch but Nash pushes him off.

Nash throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BangBang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nash is in BangBang's guard.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang is looking to stand up but Nash isn't so interested in that idea.
BangBang keeping full guard, as Nash tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
BangBang keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Nash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BangBang keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Nash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. BangBang did well to prevent Nash getting side control.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
Nash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BangBang's head.
BangBang pushes Nash off but Nash dives into side control.

Nash stands up.
BangBang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nash. That did some damage!
Ivis BangBang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BangBang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nash closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Nash prevents BangBang from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nash tries to stand but his hand is stuck under BangBang.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nash seems to be working for a kimura but BangBang defends the submission attempt.
BangBang pushes Nash off looking to stand but Nash dives back in and keeps control.
Nash wants to pass to mount but BangBang is defending the position.
BangBang is trying to stand back up but Nash is controlling him
BangBang is not content to let Nash control the position.
Nash content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BangBang is just riding it out for now. Nash eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang tries to kick Nash off but Nash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
BangBang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nash is looking to advance position but BangBang won't allow it.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
BangBang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

BangBang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BangBang circles away quickly and effectively.
BangBang jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
BangBang throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash wants to clinch up but BangBang keeps it at a distance.

Nash changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BangBang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Nash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BangBang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BangBang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BangBang stops Nash from passing to mount.
Tom Nash has got the better of the ground game so far.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Nash is dominant here and he's now got BangBang's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nash.
BangBang is trying to stand back up.
Nash trying to control momentarily.
Nash missing with strikes.
BangBang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nash is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches BangBang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
BangBang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nash cracks BangBang with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Nash stands up.

BangBang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

BangBang manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang throws a nice head kick!

Nash scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BangBang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nash is controlling him well.
Nash working the ground and pound but BangBang is defending the strikes.

Nash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nash landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nash trying to control the position but BangBang is working away.
BangBang being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BangBang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangBang throws a series of punches but Nash moves out of range.
Nash throws a body kick that misses.

BangBang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
BangBang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nash lands in his opponent's guard.

BangBang uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Nash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
Nash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BangBang is not content to let Nash control the position.

BangBang kicks Nash off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash swats away the attempt to clinch by BangBang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nash scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BangBang is not content to let Nash control the position.

Nash tries for a kimura but BangBang is defending well.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Nash drags him back down.
Ivis BangBang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BangBang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
BangBang tries to buck Nash off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nash 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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