PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nash
vs
Drama

180 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Drama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Drama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drama landing knees to the body.

Drama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nash clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Drama doesn't have the hooks in and Nash manages to turn into his guard.
Drama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nash trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.

Nash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nash, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nash is on top in guard.
Drama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Drama is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drama punching from the bottom.
Nash works his way into side control.
Drama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drama tries to get to full guard but Nash has control of the leg.
Drama pushes Nash off looking to stand but Nash dives back in and keeps control.
Drama looks gassed!
Nash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nash seems to be looking for submissions.

Nash is working for a kimura but Drama is defending it quite comfortably.

Drama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drama is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nash passes to side control.

Nash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drama, who protects the arm well.
Nash advances to mount.
Nash lands with some strikes.
Drama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Drama there.

Nash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drama to the mat! Drama manages to get full guard.
Nash trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.

Drama has his foot on Nash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nash works his way back into a safe position though.
Drama working a defensive guard here.
Nash keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drama's head.
Drama is trying to control the position but Nash postures up.
Nash won't allow Drama to sweep him here.

Drama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nash preventing the sweep.
Drama keeping full guard, as Nash tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nash is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Drama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nash's back instead.
Drama doesn't have the hooks in and Nash manages to turn into his guard.
Nash wants to control from the top but Drama keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drama throws a right hand that Nash ducks under and follows up with a left that Nash also avoids with ease.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
Drama throws a nice looking combination but Nash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Nash gets the takedown into side control.
Drama is trying to get back to half guard.

Nash decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drama to his feet.
Will Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drama with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Nash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Nash moves out of range easily.
Drama shoots and misses

and Nash counters with a takedown into side control.
Drama regains half guard.
Nash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drama tries to get to full guard but Nash has control of the leg.
Vince Nash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Nash is working for a kimura but Drama is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nash is looking for a kimura but Drama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nash to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nash is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Drama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Nash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Drama is defending against the submission attempts here by Nash.
Nash is looking to advance position but Drama won't allow it.
Nash passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drama!
Drama tries to lock up and control but Nash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drama is just holding on here. Nash manages to take his back.
Nash is trying to stick to Drama's back but Drama is turning into Nash. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nash's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drama.
Drama wants to get up but he can't break Nash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Drama from controlling successfully.

Drama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drama, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drama is trying to control the position but Nash postures up.
Drama lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Nash throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nash tries to get to full guard but Drama has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drama trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drama manages to get himself to full guard.
Nash is working Drama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Drama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nash is in close to Drama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nash passes Drama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nash blocks the strikes from Drama.
Drama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama is trying to stand.
Drama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drama.
Nash pushes down on Drama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drama.

Drama pushes Nash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Drama has his takedown stuffed

and Nash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nash decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nash moves into the clinch successfully.
Drama crunches a lovely knee into Nash's ribcage.
Nash drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drama gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Drama lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Nash dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drama doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drama wants to get back to his feet.

Drama looking for submissions off his back.

Nash is looking for a kimura but Drama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nash to get the leverage.

Nash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nash.
Nash trying to mount his opponent but Drama defends it.
Drama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drama is trying to control but can't.
Nash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drama shoots and misses

and Nash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drama's guard.

Drama working for a triangle but Nash defends it easily.
Nash won't allow Drama to get back to his feet.
Drama 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 is looking to stand up but Drama won't let him.

Drama working for a triangle but Nash defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drama is on top in guard.

Nash is working an open guard so Drama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drama tries to clinch up

and Nash counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama wants to sweep but no luck.

Drama scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Drama tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nash counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drama's guard now.
Drama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him.

Drama pushes Nash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Nash closes the distance and clinches.
Nash managing to block the knees to the body from Drama.
Drama missing with knees to the body.
Drama wants to stall.
Nash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drama prevents it.
Drama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vince Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Drama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama is pressed up against the cage. Nash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drama down to the mat. Drama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drama closes the distance but Nash moves to the side

and Nash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Drama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drama wants to get back to full guard.
Drama is trying to control but can't.
Nash wants to stand up but Drama is controlling the position.
Nash prevents Drama from improving his position.
Drama gets full guard.

Drama looking for a guillotine here but Nash defends easily.
Nash won't allow Drama to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Drama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Drama has escaped and now he's on top!
Drama trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.

Nash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Drama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drama tries to avoid it but Nash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drama to the ground. Drama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drama closes the distance but Nash moves to the side

and Nash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Will Drama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Drama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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