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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Amsinghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
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182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Den Amsinghe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsinghe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amsinghe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nilsson shoots for a takedown but Amsinghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch but Nilsson is avoiding it.
Nilsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Amsinghe tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amsinghe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amsinghe forces Nilsson back against the cage and clinches.
Nilsson prevents Amsinghe from breaking the clinch.
Amsinghe has had enough of the clinch but Nilsson keeps him there for the moment.
Amsinghe is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilsson gets an underhook and turns Amsinghe into the cage.
Nilsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amsinghe lands a nice knee to the body.
Amsinghe has Nilsson pressed against the cage.
Nilsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amsinghe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amsinghe manages to break the clinch.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch.
Amsinghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amsinghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilsson clinches but Amsinghe breaks the clinch
and Amsinghe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nilsson really felt that one!
Nilsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nilsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nilsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Amsinghe is retaining full guard.
Amsinghe pushes Nilsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nilsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amsinghe, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amsinghe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amsinghe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nilsson circles away.
Amsinghe throws a big shot that misses.
Amsinghe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amsinghe throws a right and a left that Nilsson avoids nicely.
Amsinghe tries to bum rush Nilsson with a series of wild strikes but Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amsinghe throws a leg kick that misses.
Amsinghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amsinghe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amsinghe throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson avoids the head kick by Amsinghe.
Amsinghe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsson moves in looking to clinch but Amsinghe pushes him off.
Amsinghe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nilsson throws a strike but Amsinghe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nilsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amsinghe has picked Nilsson up and slammed him! Nilsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Amsinghe manages to pass to side control!
Amsinghe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nilsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson is looking for a sweep.
Amsinghe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nilsson moves out of range of the body kick from Amsinghe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe takes the fight into the clinch.
Nilsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Amsinghe prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Amsinghe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nilsson drops back down to his feet.
Amsinghe breaks from the clinch.
Amsinghe drives through and clinches with Nilsson against the cage.
Nilsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nilsson avoiding damage as Amsinghe throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsinghe manages to break the clinch.
Amsinghe misses with a few strikes there.
Amsinghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsson with a poor takedown
and Amsinghe counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Amsinghe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amsinghe closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsson looking for a takedown.
Amsinghe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amsinghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilsson jumps guard but Amsinghe stands there with Nilsson around his waist. Nilsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nilsson avoiding damage as Amsinghe throws knees to the body.
Nilsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amsinghe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amsinghe smiles and moves away.
Nilsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amsinghe counters with a good low kick that Nilsson was not able to check.
Daniel Nilsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amsinghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amsinghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amsinghe throws the kick towards the body but Nilsson avoids it.
Amsinghe throws a right and a left that Nilsson avoids nicely.
Amsinghe fails to land with a series of punches.
Amsinghe tries to clinch
and Nilsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amsinghe's guard.
Nilsson won't allow Amsinghe to get back to his feet.
Nilsson looking to sit in guard and control but Amsinghe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nilsson working for a triangle but Amsinghe defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amsinghe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amsinghe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amsinghe stands and steps away. Nilsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amsinghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsinghe looks to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Amsinghe's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amsinghe is looking to stand up but Nilsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Amsinghe is trying to keep Nilsson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amsinghe keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
Amsinghe wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson trying to control but Amsinghe is working from the bottom.
Amsinghe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nilsson is controlling him.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Amsinghe keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nilsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amsinghe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amsinghe.
Nilsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Amsinghe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amsinghe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nilsson keeps control of Amsinghe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nilsson can't get the takedown.
Nilsson has Amsinghe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amsinghe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amsinghe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Amsinghe lands with a left to the head.
Amsinghe stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Amsinghe is pressed up against the cage. Nilsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amsinghe down to the mat. Amsinghe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Amsinghe.
Nilsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amsinghe throws a leg kick
and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown. Amsinghe fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsinghe keeping full guard, as Nilsson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nilsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amsinghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amsinghe tries to clinch up but Nilsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Amsinghe lands but Nilsson takes it in his stride.
Nilsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amsinghe pulls Nilsson in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Amsinghe is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amsinghe keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nilsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amsinghe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amsinghe regains half guard.
Nilsson tries to pass to full mount but Amsinghe defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nilsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Amsinghe tries to roll over but Nilsson keeps him under control.
Nilsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsson stops Amsinghe from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nilsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amsinghe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amsinghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Den Amsinghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt - Amsinghe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amsinghe throws a head kick that misses.
Amsinghe tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amsinghe is keeping the position for now.
Nilsson is pushing down on Amsinghe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amsinghe is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nilsson is looking to take a break and control but Amsinghe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsson trying to mount his opponent but Amsinghe defends it.
Amsinghe is trying to stand.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amsinghe manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Nilsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Den Amsinghe wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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