PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Westwood (ranked 4260 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilasinee Bunsrun (ranked 2898 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilasinee Bunsrun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westwood
vs
Bunsrun

192 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

172 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jamil Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilasinee Bunsrun!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bunsrun defends well and Westwood ends up having to push Bunsrun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Bunsrun clinches up against the cage.

Bunsrun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bunsrun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunsrun wants to get back to his feet but Westwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood content to stall in guard here.
Bunsrun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westwood is controlling him.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood trying to control but Bunsrun is working from the bottom.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bunsrun manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Westwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Westwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunsrun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westwood smiles and moves away.

Bunsrun clinches up with Westwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood has Bunsrun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunsrun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilasinee Bunsrun.
Bunsrun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bunsrun successfully pulls guard.
Westwood throws a big elbow that misses.

Westwood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood wants to clinch.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunsrun sprawls well. Bunsrun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Westwood has a takedown stuffed.
As Westwood backs off Bunsrun throws a huge counter combo but Westwood manages to avoid it all.

Bunsrun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunsrun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westwood pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bunsrun drives through and clinches with Westwood against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunsrun fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Westwood instigates a clinch.

Bunsrun pulls Westwood into guard.
Bunsrun keeping full guard, as Westwood tries to pass.
Bunsrun wants to stand but Westwood is controlling the position.
Bunsrun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Westwood manages to pass to side control.
Westwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunsrun defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunsrun pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
Westwood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bunsrun wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Westwood tries to clinch but Bunsrun moves out of range.
Westwood misses with a wild body shot.
Westwood tries to clinch up but Bunsrun circles away and keeps his distance.

Bunsrun moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunsrun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Westwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Westwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilasinee Bunsrun.
Bunsrun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Westwood gets control of Bunsrun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Westwood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunsrun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Westwood is proving hard to escape from.
Bunsrun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westwood is trying to hold Bunsrun in close to prevent damage but Bunsrun has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Bunsrun is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood pushes Bunsrun off looking to stand but Bunsrun dives back in and keeps control.

Westwood looking for submissions off his back.
Bunsrun seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Westwood gets back to full guard.
Westwood pulls Bunsrun in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunsrun from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Westwood trying to keep a closed guard but Bunsrun is proving a slippery customer.

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

Bunsrun gets a clinch.

Bunsrun pulls guard successfully.
Westwood trying to control but Bunsrun is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunsrun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun wants to stand up but Westwood is controlling him.

Bunsrun is working an open guard so Westwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bunsrun takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Westwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Bunsrun drops back down to his feet.
Westwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunsrun avoids the damage to the body.
Westwood is working for takedown but Bunsrun is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunsrun jumps guard but Westwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bunsrun jumps guard but Westwood stands there with Bunsrun around his waist. Bunsrun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bunsrun is breathing heavily.
Westwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunsrun walks away with a smile on his face. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jamil Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Westwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunsrun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westwood somewhat.
Wilasinee Bunsrun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilasinee Bunsrun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bunsrun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Bunsrun won't allow it.
Bunsrun is trying to pull guard but Westwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bunsrun pulls guard.
Bunsrun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Westwood dives into side control.
Westwood cracks Bunsrun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunsrun is pushing Westwood's head away, looking to escape. Westwood manages to hold on to the position though.
Westwood tries to advance to mount but Bunsrun denies him.
Westwood staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunsrun tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Bunsrun is trying to shake Westwood off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Westwood won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Westwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunsrun circles away.

Westwood tries to keep at a distance but Bunsrun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westwood looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Westwood won't allow it.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilasinee Bunsrun.
Bunsrun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westwood to keep the fight standing.
Wilasinee Bunsrun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunsrun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunsrun tries to pull guard but Westwood won't allow it.
Bunsrun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westwood to keep the fight standing.
Westwood can't get the takedown.
Bunsrun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westwood smiles and moves away.
Jamil Westwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunsrun tries to sprawl out of it but Westwood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunsrun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunsrun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunsrun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westwood.
Westwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunsrun pinned against the cage. Bunsrun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westwood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Westwood backs off Bunsrun throws a huge counter combo but Westwood manages to avoid it all.
Bunsrun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunsrun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bunsrun rushes Westwood and presses him 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 Westwood uses from the top position.
Westwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunsrun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westwood is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamil Westwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilasinee Bunsrun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilasinee Bunsrun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunsrun 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

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