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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 cm
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175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wilshere! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nishimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilshere but Wilshere pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wilshere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wilshere swats away the attempt to clinch by Nishimura. Nishimura shoots for a takedown but Wilshere saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nishimura could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Horrible takedown by Nishimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilshere which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nishimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilshere but Wilshere pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nishimura scores a takedown into full mount! Nishimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilshere is looking to escape. Wilshere tries to hold on but Nishimura pushes him away. Nishimura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wilshere tries to hold on but Nishimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilshere working to try and regain half guard.
Wilshere bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Nishimura being controlled here, momentarily. Wilshere preventing the sweep. Wilshere stays in close to Nishimura's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nishimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilshere is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nishimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilshere's back instead. Wilshere turns into Nishimura and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilshere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nishimura wants to sweep but no luck. Wilshere forces his way into half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wilshere trying to control the action but Nishimura is working from the bottom. Wilshere wants to pass to mount but Nishimura is defending the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wilshere controlling the action here. Nishimura tries to roll over but Wilshere keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilshere wants to take a breather but Nishimura is having none of it. Wilshere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nishimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are battling for position here. Nishimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wilshere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilshere wants to pass the guard but Nishimura is keeping the position. Wilshere looks gassed! Wilshere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilshere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wilshere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nishimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Wilshere just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nishimura wants to clinch. Wilshere scores with a hook to the body. Nishimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nishimura tries to clinch but Wilshere moves out of range. A head kick misses from Wilshere. Nishimura fails with a takedown attempt. Jack Wilshere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nishimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No luck for Nishimura with that takedown attempt. Wilshere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilshere lands in his opponent's guard. Nishimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilshere is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nishimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilshere's back instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nishimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wilshere misses with a body shot.
Nishimura shoots and misses and Wilshere counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wilshere pushes down on Nishimura's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wilshere passes the guard and advances to mount! Wilshere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wilshere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wilshere controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nishimura working to try and regain half guard.
Nishimura prevents Wilshere from taking his back. Nishimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nishimura tries to hold on but Wilshere pushes him away. Wilshere trying to control but Nishimura is having none of it. Wilshere working for a guillotine from mount but Nishimura is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nishimura manages to regain half guard. Good work. Wilshere is thwarting Nishimura's attempts to control the position. Nishimura flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wilshere wants to pass to mount but Nishimura is defending the position. Wilshere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wilshere tries to pass to full mount but Nishimura defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nishimura moves into full guard.
Nishimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nishimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilshere trying to control but Nishimura is working from the bottom. Wilshere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nishimura's guard. Nishimura is trying to maintain the position but Wilshere is very close to passing his half guard. Nishimura is looking for a sweep. Wilshere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nishimura regains full guard. Nicely done. Wilshere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilshere wants to control from the top but Nishimura keeps moving. Wilshere decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nishimura, up you get! Wilshere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishimura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wilshere counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilshere. Nishimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nishimura working for a triangle but Wilshere defends it easily.
Wilshere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilshere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nishimura shoots for a takedown but Wilshere saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wilshere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wilshere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nishimura. Nishimura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wilshere fails to land with a series of punches.
Nishimura avoids the body shot from Wilshere.
Wilshere misses with a kick to the body.
Wilshere tries to clinch there but Nishimura circles away.
Wilshere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nishimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nishimura misses with a takedown attempt - Wilshere sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wilshere scores with a one two! Nishimura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nishimura blocks a low kick nicely. Wilshere feints and as Nishimura raises his hands in defense, Wilshere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Nishimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilshere advances position into side control! Nishimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jack Wilshere has got the better of the ground game so far. Wilshere slows the pace down in half guard. Nishimura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilshere has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Wilshere is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilshere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nishimura gets back to half guard. Wilshere is just content to waste time from the top position. Nishimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Wilshere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nishimura is keeping the position for now. Nishimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilshere manages to get himself to full guard.
Nishimura trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nishimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilshere swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nishimura is posturing up here but Wilshere has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nishimura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nishimura has to tap! Slick submission there by Wilshere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Wilshere!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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