PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gachik Kachikian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Nilsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nilsson
vs
Kachikian

175 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gachik Kachikian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson stuffs the takedown.
Nilsson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Nilsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Nilsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kachikian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kachikian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kachikian wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kachikian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kachikian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kachikian is looking for a triangle but Nilsson pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsson postures up.

Kachikian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kachikian trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsson is proving a slippery customer.
Kachikian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kachikian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsson defends well.
Kachikian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nilsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kachikian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nilsson has managed to get both his arms back between Kachikian's legs - danger averted.
Kachikian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kachikian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Kachikian keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kachikian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kachikian looking for a guillotine from mount but Nilsson is having none of it.
Kachikian wants to control the pace but Nilsson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kachikian controlling from mount.
Kachikian thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Kachikian looking to secure an arm triangle but Nilsson defends it well.

Kachikian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nilsson is surviving well by controlling Kachikian's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gachik Kachikian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kachikian.
You can see the frustration on Nilsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kachikian tries for a kimura but Nilsson is defending well.
Kachikian wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
Kachikian working the ground and pound but Nilsson is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kachikian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nilsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kachikian.

Kachikian is trying to get an arm triangle but Nilsson is defending well.
Nilsson trying his best to control but Kachikian has mounted him.

Kachikian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nilsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nilsson wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Kachikian stands up.
Kachikian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kachikian gets a clinch.
Nilsson trying to land knees to the body.
Kachikian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilsson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kachikian has Nilsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kachikian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nilsson tumbling to the mat - Kachikian dives into Nilsson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kachikian wants to stand but Nilsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kachikian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilsson is keeping the position for now.
Kachikian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nilsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kachikian wants to control from the top but Nilsson keeps moving.

Kachikian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kachikian moves in looking to clinch but Nilsson pushes him off.
Kachikian misses with a takedown attempt

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

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

Kachikian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kachikian keeping full guard, as Nilsson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gachik Kachikian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kachikian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nilsson sprawls well. Nilsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kachikian gets slowly back to his feet.

Kachikian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilsson is trying to control the position but Kachikian postures up.
Kachikian wants to control from the top but Nilsson keeps moving.

Nilsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kachikian prevents Nilsson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kachikian forces his way into half guard.
Nilsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kachikian is keen to just control but Nilsson is a slippery customer.

Kachikian seems to be looking for submissions.

Kachikian is working for a submission of some sort.
Kachikian trying to control from Nilsson's half guard. Nilsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kachikian is pushing down on Nilsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nilsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kachikian has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kachikian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kachikian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kachikian moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Nilsson.

Kachikian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nilsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gachik Kachikian has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Kachikian seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nilsson is not content to let Kachikian control the position.
Nilsson is looking to get back to his feet here but Kachikian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nilsson's back.
Mats Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kachikian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kachikian gets his hands free as Nilsson looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gachik Kachikian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kachikian 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gachik Kachikian!