PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Nilsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Wilshere's chin.

Nilsson
vs
Wilshere

175 cm
19
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing
Demonic Drugs

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 6 - 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wilshere!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilshere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilshere scores with the left hand. Nilsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilsson ducks under a wild hook from Wilshere.
Wilshere jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Wilshere rushes Nilsson and presses him up against the cage.
Nilsson tries to work over Wilshere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilshere lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Wilshere lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilshere wants to take a breather but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson trying to hold on to Wilshere's head to control him but Wilshere postures up.
Nilsson wants to get back to full guard.

Wilshere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsson is just riding it out for now. Wilshere eventually gives up the hold.

Wilshere is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nilsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nilsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilshere pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Nilsson as Wilshere shoots in.

Wilshere darts in and clinches Nilsson up against the cage.
Wilshere managing to block the knees to the body from Nilsson.
Nilsson tries to work over Wilshere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Nilsson jumps guard.
Wilshere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilshere is working Nilsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Wilshere from controlling successfully.
Wilshere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to sweep but no luck.

Nilsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nilsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson looking to control.
Nilsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilshere circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilshere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilshere swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsson.
Wilshere lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wilshere's shoulder, as Wilshere tries to avoid the shot.
Wilshere thuds a left hand into Nilsson's body.
Jack Wilshere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nilsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wilshere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nilsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson prevents Wilshere from improving his position.
Nilsson is keen to just control but Wilshere is a slippery customer.
Nilsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilshere's head.
Nilsson is thwarting Wilshere's attempts to control the position.
Wilshere tries to roll over but Nilsson keeps him under control.
Nilsson tries to pass to full mount but Wilshere defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere is staying active underneath Nilsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nilsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nilsson working over Wilshere with some ground and pound. Wilshere looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilshere is trying to get back to full guard.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilshere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilshere keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilshere throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nilsson.
Wilshere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilsson.
Wilshere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nilsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsson moves in looking to clinch but Wilshere pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Wilshere.
Wilshere walks into a straight right hand from Nilsson.
Nilsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilshere scores with a takedown into Nilsson's guard.
Wilshere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilshere stands and throws Nilsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilshere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilshere wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.

Wilshere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilshere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nilsson manages to get back to half guard.
Wilshere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nilsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Wilshere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilshere prevents Nilsson from improving his position.

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.
Nilsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilshere trying to mount his opponent but Nilsson defends it.
Nilsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nilsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilshere pulls his head out easily.
Wilshere trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilshere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilsson misses with a looping left.

Wilshere clinches.

Wilshere lands a takedown into guard.
Wilshere slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere prevents Nilsson from improving his position.
Nilsson is looking to control Wilshere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsson avoid being mounted?
Nilsson tries to get to full guard but Wilshere has control of the leg.
Nilsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilshere is working away from the top position though.
Nilsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilshere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilshere's back!
Wilshere is trying to break free.
Wilshere trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in full control for now.
Nilsson avoiding Wilshere 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four 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 has Wilshere flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nilsson trying to control momentarily.

Wilshere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nilsson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wilshere just looking to survive in the bad position.
Wilshere tries to roll but Nilsson sticks to his back.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wilshere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nilsson is out of range.
Wilshere takes a swing at Nilsson's ribcage but misses.

Wilshere fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Wilshere.

Wilshere jumps into guard, dragging Nilsson to the mat.

Wilshere has his foot on Nilsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nilsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack Wilshere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.
Nilsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Wilshere 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.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilshere is not content to let Nilsson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilshere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilshere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nilsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson moves into full guard.
Wilshere pushes down on Nilsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nilsson wants to get back to full guard but Wilshere has passed into side control.
Wilshere breaks from Nilsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilshere connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilshere goes for an armbar but Nilsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nilsson.
Wilshere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsson's guard.
Wilshere tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsson is retaining full guard.
Nilsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilshere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilshere stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsson.
Nilsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilshere controls the pace.
Nilsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilshere's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson landing with the ground and pound.
Nilsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.

Wilshere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nilsson pushes down on Wilshere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilshere wants to improve his position but Nilsson is controlling well.

Wilshere has one foot on Nilsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere slow jab from Nilsson misses its intended target.
Wilshere throws a wild body kick that Nilsson sees coming a mile off.
Nilsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilshere sprawls well. He's pushed Nilsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilshere wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilshere slips a jab from Nilsson.
Wilshere cracks a nice hook into Nilsson's ribs.
Nilsson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilshere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nilsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilshere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilshere has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilshere!