PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilasinee Bunsrun (ranked 3131 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakkamunoi Phouthong (ranked 6177 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bunsrun
vs
Phouthong

172 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 New York, Wilasinee Bunsrun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hakkamunoi Phouthong!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunsrun has managed to clinch.

Bunsrun successfully pulls guard.
Bunsrun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bunsrun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phouthong prevents Bunsrun from getting back to his feet.
Bunsrun wants to get back to his feet but Phouthong passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunsrun is trying to stand.
Phouthong controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunsrun is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bunsrun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bunsrun moves into range and clinches up with Phouthong.
Phouthong has had enough of the clinch but Bunsrun keeps him there for the moment.
Bunsrun jumps guard but Phouthong stands there with Bunsrun around his waist. Bunsrun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phouthong tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunsrun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bunsrun jumps into guard, dragging Phouthong to the mat.
Bunsrun wants to stand up but Phouthong is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun keeping moving, preventing Phouthong from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bunsrun closes the distance and pushes Phouthong back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Phouthong won't allow it.
Phouthong jumps guard but Bunsrun stands there with Phouthong around his waist. Phouthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phouthong looks winded!

Bunsrun jumps into guard, dragging Phouthong to the mat.
Phouthong won't allow Bunsrun to get back to his feet.
Phouthong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunsrun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phouthong is controlling him.
Bunsrun is wriggling around but Phouthong manages to pass to half guard.
Bunsrun is trying to stand up here but Phouthong is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bunsrun pushes Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilasinee Bunsrun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakkamunoi Phouthong.

Bunsrun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phouthong uses from the top position.

Bunsrun scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Bunsrun drives through and clinches with Phouthong against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunsrun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bunsrun pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilasinee Bunsrun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunsrun paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bunsrun drives through and clinches with Phouthong against the cage.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Phouthong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bunsrun fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bunsrun pulls guard successfully.

Phouthong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phouthong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phouthong stops Bunsrun from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bunsrun manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Phouthong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunsrun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phouthong uses from the top position.
Wilasinee Bunsrun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunsrun keeping moving, preventing Phouthong from controlling successfully.

Bunsrun manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Phouthong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bunsrun closes the distance and clinches.
Bunsrun stops a takedown attempt from Phouthong.

Bunsrun decides to pull guard.

Bunsrun kicks Phouthong off and gets to his feet.
Bunsrun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phouthong can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunsrun clinches up with Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phouthong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunsrun has him pressed against the cage.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Phouthong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilasinee Bunsrun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phouthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bunsrun pulls Phouthong into guard.
Phouthong won't allow Bunsrun to get back to his feet.

Bunsrun has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phouthong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Bunsrun successfully pulls guard.

Bunsrun manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Bunsrun manages to pull guard.
Bunsrun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phouthong is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phouthong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phouthong prevents Bunsrun from getting back to his feet.

Bunsrun kicks Phouthong off and gets to his feet.

Bunsrun moves into the clinch.
Bunsrun fails to pull guard.
Phouthong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunsrun has him pressed against the cage.

Bunsrun manages to pull guard.
Phouthong tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunsrun is retaining full guard.
Phouthong wants to control from the top but Bunsrun keeps moving.

Bunsrun kicks Phouthong off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phouthong shoots in for a takedown but Bunsrun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Bunsrun closes the distance and clinches.

Bunsrun pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phouthong stops Bunsrun from standing up.
Phouthong is looking to pass into half guard but Bunsrun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bunsrun is in guard.

Bunsrun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phouthong on the ground.

Bunsrun gets to his feet - Phouthong follows without any prompting.

Bunsrun clinches up with Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage.

Bunsrun gets control of Phouthong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bunsrun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bunsrun wants to stand and escape but Phouthong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilasinee Bunsrun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Phouthong misses with a takedown attempt - Bunsrun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bunsrun moves into the clinch.
Bunsrun fails to pull guard.
Phouthong has a couple of punches blocked by Bunsrun.

Bunsrun drags the fight down to the ground.
Bunsrun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bunsrun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunsrun decides to pull guard.
Bunsrun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bunsrun is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Phouthong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Bunsrun manages to pull guard.
Phouthong prevents Bunsrun from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phouthong trying to control but Bunsrun is working from the bottom.
Bunsrun wants to stand up but Phouthong is controlling him.
We've been informed that Phouthong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phouthong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunsrun swivels and escapes.
Wilasinee Bunsrun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phouthong darts in looking for a takedown but Bunsrun gets double underhooks and turns Phouthong into the cage.
Bunsrun appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilasinee Bunsrun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakkamunoi Phouthong.

Bunsrun clinches up against the cage.

Bunsrun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phouthong uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun wants to stand but Phouthong is controlling the position.
Phouthong throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunsrun wants to stand and escape but Phouthong is having none of it.
Phouthong trying to control but Bunsrun is working from the bottom.
Bunsrun wants to stand up but Phouthong is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Bunsrun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bunsrun rushes Phouthong and presses him up against the cage.
Wilasinee Bunsrun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunsrun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phouthong.
Bunsrun is trying to pull guard but Phouthong has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Phouthong won't allow it.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilasinee Bunsrun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bunsrun pulls Phouthong into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilasinee Bunsrun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunsrun 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilasinee Bunsrun!