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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 2941 p4p, 374 weight class) and Dennis Nilsen (ranked 1923 p4p, 256 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
14 - 14 - 1 |
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185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nilsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilsen misses with a hook.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nilsen just manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Man has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nilsen throws a body kick that misses
and Man counters by clinching up.
Man works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Nilsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throws a strike but Nilsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to improve his position but instead Nilsen has moved into half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to get back to full guard but Nilsen has mounted him!
Man is looking to improve his position but Nilsen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Man throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nilsen. What's that going to do exactly?
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Private Training Center inform me that Nilsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nilsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nilsen takes Man's back.
Nilsen working for the choke.
Man is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen tries to keep control of the position but Man is staying busy.
Man tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilsen is riding his opponent, not letting Man buck him off.
Man is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nilsen gets his way!
Nilsen controlling well, preventing Man from escaping the position.
Nilsen is trying to stick to Man's back but Man is turning into Nilsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nilsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Nilsen has wrist control.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nilsen is holding Man down, trying to stall.
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nilsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Nilsen!
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has an active guard here but Nilsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nilsen pulls his head out easily.
Nilsen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsen's back!
Man is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nilsen is defending well though. Man let's go of the attempt for now.
Man is not going to allow Nilsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nilsen showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nilsen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Man gets his way!
Nilsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nilsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nilsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Nilsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilsen off and has taken his back!
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nilsen just trying to survive but Man is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Man is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Man is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nilsen is defending well though. Man let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is hanging on to Nilsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nilsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Man's guard. Nice work there by Nilsen.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.
Nilsen works his way into full mount!
Nilsen prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Nilsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nilsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nilsen stalling.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nilsen passes the guard and advances to mount!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nilsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Nilsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Nilsen lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Nilsen wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Nilsen prevents Man from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nilsen goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Nilsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Man is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Nilsen makes his way to full guard, as Man worked for a kimura.
Nilsen seems keen to control Man's posture.
Nilsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man advances to half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nilsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man working over Nilsen with some ground and pound. Nilsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nilsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilsen.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen working a defensive guard here.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nilsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Man is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennis Nilsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.
Nilsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
Nilsen is taking a breather. Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nilsen is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Nilsen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man missing with punches from the bottom.
Nilsen wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Nilsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nilsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Man!
Man has given up his back. Will we see Nilsen going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen keeps control of the position as Man tries to break free.
Well, with Nilsen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Man is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nilsen controlling the positon.
Nilsen is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Man right now.
Skeng Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Man right now.
Man trying to get back to his feet but Nilsen is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Nilsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilsen 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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