PBP Commentary

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

Nash
vs
Lestat

153 cm
22
279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carol Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Lestat!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lestat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nash was covering up waiting for the punch and Lestat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lestat postures up.
Nash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nash pulls Lestat in close to his closed guard and prevents Lestat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nash working a defensive guard here.
Lestat wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Carol Nash wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lestat.
Lestat moves out of range of the body kick.
Damien Lestat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lestat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nash is fending him off so far but Lestat persists. Nope, Nash circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash lands a head kick!

It looks like Damien Lestat has been cut.
Lestat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nash circles away.
Carol Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Lestat.

Nash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lestat's guard.
Lestat is trying to control the position but Nash postures up.
Lestat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lestat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nash is one step ahead there.
Lestat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nash.
Nash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash postures up in Lestat's guard and throws a big left but Lestat blocks it.
Nash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
Nash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nash throwing strikes from guard but Lestat blocks nicely.
Lestat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lestat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lestat tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nash.

Lestat working for a triangle but Nash defends it easily.
Lestat wants to sweep here but Nash controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lestat can do anything to dispel that myth.

Nash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Lestat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nash trying to control but Lestat is working from the bottom.
Lestat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lestat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nash.
Nash postures up and lands a big shot to Lestat's brow.
Nash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carol Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Lestat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lestat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lestat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nash counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nash.

Nash pulls guard.
Nash has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Lestat from controlling successfully.
Nash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lestat's guard.

Lestat looking for a guillotine here but Nash defends easily.
Lestat wants to stand up but Nash is controlling him.
Nash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lestat has Nash pulled in close to control his posture.

Nash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nash cracks Lestat with a solid left hand.
Nash trying to control but Lestat is working from the bottom.
Lestat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lestat looking for a sweep. Not yet Lestat, not yet.
Lestat is still trying to improve position.
Lestat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nash looking to sit in guard and control but Lestat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to control the position but Lestat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lestat is trying to control. Nash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lestat seems to be working for a kimura but Nash defends the submission attempt.
Lestat is breathing heavily.
Nash is looking to control Lestat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nash avoid being mounted?
Nash is trying is best to control the position here.
Lestat tries to pass to full mount but Nash defends it.
Lestat wants to take a breather but Nash is having none of it.
Lestat is thwarting Nash's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carol Nash wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Nash gets a double leg takedown into Lestat's guard.
Nash working some strikes from top position.
Nash connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lestat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nash!
Lestat avoids the attempt from Nash to control.
Nash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lestat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lestat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carol Nash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Lestat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nash is looking to score with low kicks.

Nash clinches with his opponent.
Lestat stalling the fight.
Nash is looking for a takedown.
Nash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lestat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lestat pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carol Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestat tries to clinch up.
Lestat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nash.

Lestat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lestat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lestat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash is trying to keep Lestat in close.
Lestat tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.
Lestat keeps trying to improve his position.
Nash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lestat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nash is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lestat misses with a takedown attempt - Nash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lestat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lestat dives in for a single leg takedown but Nash sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Nash jumps into guard, dragging Lestat to the mat.
Lestat trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
Nash trying to control the position here.
Nash working a defensive guard but Lestat manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carol Nash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nash wants to control but Lestat postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nash is looking for a sweep.
Lestat cracks Nash with a big right hand but Nash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Nash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lestat tries to stand but Nash is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash regains half guard.
Nash is refusing to be controlled, as Lestat sits in half guard.
Nash is looking to control Lestat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nash avoid being mounted?
Lestat prevents Nash from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lestat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nash controls his leg.
Damien Lestat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carol Nash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nash throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Lestat.
Well Nash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

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