PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Sunnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sunnin
vs
Wilson

173 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Global Empire MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Sunnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sunnin as he jumps to the side.
Sunnin avoids a kick to the body.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sunnin is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sunnin wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Sunnin defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson tries to stand and escape but Sunnin actually recovers to full guard.
Sunnin has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Wilson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sunnin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch but Sunnin moves away

and Sunnin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Sunnin controls the position.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Sunnin just content to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kale Sunnin just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sunnin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Sunnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.

Sunnin moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.

Wilson manages to pull guard.
Sunnin wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson is pulling down on Sunnin's head. It's preventing any offense from Sunnin, at least for the moment.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kale Sunnin just wasn't active enough.
Sunnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sunnin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Sunnin controlling the action here.
Wilson wants to control but Sunnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Sunnin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Sunnin.
Sunnin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sunnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Sunnin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sunnin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Sunnin shows good takedown defense.
Sunnin works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Sunnin is avoiding it.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sunnin counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sunnin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Sunnin avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Sunnin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sunnin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that Sunnin semi-blocks.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunnin moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Sunnin circles away easily
and Sunnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Sunnin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunnin tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunnin to the ground. Sunnin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Sunnin keeps it at a distance.
Sunnin misses with a jab, cross combination.

Sunnin clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.

Sunnin wants the takedown. Wilson is fighting it off but Sunnin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilson's guard against the cage.
Sunnin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sunnin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunnin working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is not content to let Sunnin control the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kale Sunnin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunnin throws out the jab.
Jake Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Sunnin keeps it at a distance.
Sunnin shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sunnin tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sunnin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
A nice combination there by Sunnin.
Kale Sunnin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sunnin counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Sunnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Sunnin controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Kale Sunnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson trying to control but Sunnin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sunnin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Wilson.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sunnin counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sunnin counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sunnin scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sunnin controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson looking to control.

Kale Sunnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sunnin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sunnin showed some decent athleticism there.
Sunnin controlling the pace.
Wilson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kale Sunnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sunnin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Sunnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Sunnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunnin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!

Kale Sunnin wins by unanimous decision!
Kale Sunnin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.