PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wakoko Wakeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter as his entrance music. John Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wakeke
vs
Sonnen

180 cm
20
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

171 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wakoko Wakeke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.

Wakeke makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wakeke with a hook.
Wakeke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Wakeke, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Wakeke against the cage but Wakeke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wakeke as he avoids it easily.
Wakeke with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wakeke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wakeke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Wakeke.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakeke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
Wakeke digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Sonnen looks winded!
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Wakeke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakeke crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Wakeke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wakeke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonnen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wakeke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wakeke lands a left hand.
Wakeke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wakeke lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakeke working Sonnen over with knees to the body.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.

Sonnen is rocked!
Wakeke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wakeke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.
Wakeke gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Wakeke scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wakeke.
A left hand lands to the body for Wakeke.
Wakeke lands with a right to the head.
Wakeke works on Sonnen's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wakeke lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside.
Wakeke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Wakeke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wakeke lands a body punch.
Wakeke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wakeke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Wakeke lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakeke lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Wakeke breaks the clinch.

Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Wakeke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Wakeke is working Sonnen over against the cage.

Wakeke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wakeke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wakeke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wakeke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonnen will feel that in the morning.
Wakeke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen moves forwards but Wakeke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Wakeke's head coaches at Amstadam MMA traning center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wakeke lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakeke lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.

Wakeke drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Wakeke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wakeke lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Wakeke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wakeke.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Wakeke with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wakeke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Wakeke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wakoko Wakeke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakeke.
Wakeke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sonnen.
Wakeke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wakeke misses with a head kick.
Wakeke slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wakeke clinches up with Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Wakeke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wakeke with a knee to the head.
Wakoko Wakeke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wakeke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.
Wakeke pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wakeke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wakeke finish him?
A short uppercut from Wakeke.
Wakeke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Wakeke misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wakeke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakeke landing knees to the body.
Wakeke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wakeke connects with a knee to the head.
Wakeke pushes Sonnen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wakeke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.

Wakeke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Wakeke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wakeke punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Wakeke.
Wakeke stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Wakeke clinches.
Wakeke lands with a right to the head.
Wakeke presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wakeke.
Wakeke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.

Wakeke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wakeke, as that shot connected.
Wakeke tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wakeke.

Wakeke clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.
Wakeke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wakeke cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Wakeke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wakeke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakeke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wakeke.
A short right from Wakeke on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wakeke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Wakeke manages to break the clinch.

Wakeke drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wakeke breaks the clinch.
Wakeke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wakeke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wakeke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wakoko Wakeke is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Wakeke sprawls well.
Wakeke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick from Wakeke lands but Sonnen takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wakoko Wakeke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wakeke lands with a slapping head kick.

Wakeke moves into the clinch successfully.

Wakeke manages to break the clinch.

Wakeke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonnen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.

Wakeke breaks the clinch.
Wakeke throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Wakeke scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakeke jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakeke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wakeke tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wakeke to the ground. Wakeke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wakeke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
John Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wakeke. Beautiful body shot.
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakoko Wakeke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Wakeke lands with a nice body punch.
Wakeke lands a front kick.

Wakeke has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wakeke breaks from the clinch.
Wakeke scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Wakeke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wakeke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts.

Wakeke closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wakeke connects with a knee to the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wakeke crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Wakeke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Wakeke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakeke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wakeke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wakeke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wakoko Wakeke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wakeke - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Wakeke.
Wakeke cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.
Wakeke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Wakeke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wakeke is defending well.
Wakeke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wakeke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakeke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wakeke moves into the clinch successfully.
Wakeke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wakeke lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wakeke.

Wakeke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wakeke.
Wakeke lands a front kick.
Wakeke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wakeke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Wakeke - just one landing.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wakeke. Wakeke obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wakoko Wakeke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wakeke 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wakoko Wakeke!
Our winner, Wakoko Wakeke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.