PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Nilsson has chosen Zukyun Love by Mini Moni as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dennis Nilsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Beam
vs
Nilsson

180 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
29
190 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nilsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Beam is retaining full guard.
Nilsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nilsson prevents Beam from getting back to his feet.
Nilsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson passes into half guard.

Nilsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nilsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Beam defends the submission attempt.
Nilsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nilsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beam wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Beam is defending well.
Beam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nilsson.
Beam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nilsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beam defending well though.
Nilsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nilsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nilsson is pressing down on Beam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beam is holding on for now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsson.

Beam makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson connects with a right hand. Beam shakes it off.
Beam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsson. That did some damage!
Beam is looking to clinch but Nilsson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Beam.
Nilsson looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam cracks Nilsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beam tries to clinch

and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beam pushes Nilsson off looking to stand but Nilsson dives back in and keeps control.

Nilsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nilsson stops Beam from getting back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam is looking to escape.

Nilsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsson.
Beam wants to get back to his feet.

Nilsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsson.
Nilsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nilsson tries for a takedown but Beam circles away easily
and Beam counters with a nice leg kick.
Dennis Nilsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam leaves Nilsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nilsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Nilsson throws a hook but Beam blocks it.

Nilsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beam on his heels. He'll look to pass Beam's guard now, I'm sure.
Beam wants to stand up but Nilsson is controlling him.
Beam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nilsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson lands a couple of digs.
Nilsson stops Beam from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Beam wriggles free and stands up.
Beam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nilsson fails with the takedown
and Beam counters with a nice body kick.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Beam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beam's head.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Nilsson pushes him off.
Beam closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nilsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beam won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beam is avoiding damage well.
Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nilsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nilsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nilsson works to advance to full mount. Beam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nilsson lands a big shot there that rocks Beam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsson with a couple of short strikes.

Nilsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson advances nicely into full mount.
Nilsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beam wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Beam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nilsson.
Beam has given up his back.
Nilsson landing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Beam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Beam for a finish.
Even with his hooks in, Nilsson manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Nilsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Beam is controlling Nilsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Beam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nilsson's guard.
Beam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson controls Beam momentarily but Beam frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nilsson misses with a takedown

and Beam counters by moving into the clinch.
Nilsson is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nilsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
That kick from Beam tenderised Nilsson's leg. Nilsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilsson misses with a takedown
and Beam counters with a good low kick that Nilsson was not able to check.
Nilsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beam's waist but Beam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilsson off to one side.
Beam scores with a three punch combo!
Beam tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson scores with a nice strike.
Nilsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.
Beam thumps Nilsson with a low kick.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Beam moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beam jumps guard.

Beam pushes Nilsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Beam to counter with a crisp jab.
Beam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nilsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beam!
Beam tries to clinch there but Nilsson circles away.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsson moves out of range easily.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beam sprawls well. Beam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Beam throws a head kick but Nilsson moves out of range.
Nilsson misses with a takedown
and Beam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsson's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beam pushes Nilsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Beam taking a breather.
Beam stalling the fight.
Beam blocks an elbow strike from Nilsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
Beam avoiding damage as Nilsson throws knees to the body.
Beam is trying to break free.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Beam won't allow it.
Beam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beam stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsson. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Beam connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson swings widly with a right hand
and Beam counters with an outside leg kick.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilsson swings widly with a right hand
and Beam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Beam forces Nilsson back against the cage and clinches.

Beam jumps into guard, dragging Nilsson to the mat.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson looking to pass the guard.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nilsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to advance position but Beam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dennis Nilsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beam wants to stand but Nilsson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Nilsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Beam get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nilsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Beam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nilsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nilsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsson!