PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 2608 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 327 p4p, 372 weight class). Wee Ning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ning
vs
Kyoraku

182 cm
25
192
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Island clothing lite

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 The Island, Wee Ning !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kyoraku was covering up waiting for the punch and Ning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ning trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku looking to control but Ning passes into half guard.
Ning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kyoraku tries to hold on but Ning postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyoraku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ning with a couple of short strikes.
Kyoraku flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ning has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ning looking to finish Kyoraku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kyoraku!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning wants to control the pace but Kyoraku is squirming around nicely.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ning with shots to the head and body - Kyoraku looks very uncomfortable down there.

Ning goes for an armbar but Kyoraku turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kyoraku.
Ning keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyoraku defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ning pushes a forearm under Kyoraku's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kyoraku is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wee Ning !
Wee Ning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.