WFL 1: The New Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kane Fury has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kane Fury seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fury
vs
Coenan

175 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coenan scores with a nice head shot.
Coenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coenan lands with a nice body punch.
Coenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coenan. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Coenan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coenan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Fury is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coenan moves into full guard.
Coenan has his hands on Fury's head, controlling the position.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coenan wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Fury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fury!
Fury is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fury is in a horrible position here. Coenan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Coenan has hold of Fury's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fury manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fury can't escape the position.
Coenan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Coenan dominating with strikes here.

Fury is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coenan connects with a bit shot that sees Fury covering up! More strikes from Coenan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coenan is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hildebrand Coenan!
Hildebrand Coenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Swayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Huron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swayne
vs
Huron

157 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Swayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Huron!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swayne misses with an elbow strike.
Swayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huron prevents it.
Swayne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swayne tries for a takedown but Huron manages to get underhooks.
Swayne landing knees to the head.
Huron is trying to pull guard but Swayne has him pressed against the cage.
Huron lands a left hand.
Swayne lands a knee to the body.
Swayne stops a takedown attempt from Huron.
Swayne looking to throw knees to the head but Huron is blocking nicely.
Swayne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Swayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huron.
Swayne darts in trying to clinch

and Huron counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huron gets underhooks to prevent Swayne's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Swayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huron tries to pull guard but Swayne won't allow it.
Swayne lands a good knee to the midsection. Huron won't want to take too many of those.
Huron managing to block the knees to the body from Swayne.
Huron is trying to push Swayne away but Swayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Huron pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huron working a defensive guard here.
Swayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Huron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huron is trying to keep Swayne in close.

Swayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swayne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Swayne. No joy for Huron on that attempt.
Huron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swayne counters with an outside leg kick.
Huron looks winded!
Huron fails with the takedown
and Swayne counters with a low kick, right behind Huron 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huron swats away the attempt to clinch by Swayne.

Swayne clinches.
Swayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swayne looking for a takedown.
Swayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huron wants to break free but Swayne has control.
Huron is trying to push Swayne away but Swayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swayne controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swayne misses with an elbow over the top.
Swayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huron wants a takedown but no success here.
Huron is looking to break free of the clinch but Swayne has double underhooks.
Swayne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Swayne manages to break the clinch.
Huron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swayne as he jumps to the side.
Huron with a lazy takedown attempt

and Swayne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huron is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Swayne.
Huron takes a knee to the side of the body.

Swayne turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Swayne manages to end up in side control.
Swayne really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Swayne tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Swayne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swayne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swayne wants to stand up but Huron is controlling the position.
Swayne is trying to control. Huron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Swayne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Huron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swayne.
Swayne is looking to clinch but Huron is avoiding it.

Huron instigates a clinch.
Huron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swayne smiles and moves away.
Mike Huron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Huron circles away.
Huron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swayne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huron avoids it really well and circles away.
Huron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swayne gets the takedown into side control.
Huron prevents Swayne from improving position.
Swayne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Huron to see if he's OK.
Swayne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Swayne is chipping away with strikes.
Swayne working away.
Swayne lands some shots froms side control.
Swayne 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.
Swayne works to advance to full mount. Huron defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swayne cracks Huron with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swayne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Huron can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swayne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Swayne wants to control the pace but Huron is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huron is breathing heavily.
Swayne landing strikes from the mount and Huron is in trouble!
Huron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Swayne stands up out of the half guard.
Swayne tries to clinch but Huron moves out of range.
Swayne misses the jab.

Huron darts in and clinches Swayne up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Swayne.
Swayne throws an elbow but it misses.
Swayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swayne connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Swayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huron's brow.
Knees to the body from Swayne.
Swayne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Swayne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huron's face.
Swayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huron prevents it.
Swayne landing knees to the body.
Swayne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huron blocks an elbow strike from Swayne.
Swayne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huron blocks it with crossed arms.
Swayne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swayne lands an elbow inside.
Swayne throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swayne lands an elbow inside that Huron shrugs off.
Swayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huron tries to pull guard but Swayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Huron drops back down to his feet.
Steve Swayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Huron.
Swayne tries to land knees in the clinch but Huron avoids the damage to the body.
Huron is trying to pull guard but Swayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Swayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swayne tries to land a knee to the head but Huron blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huron prevents the takedown attempt.
Swayne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huron avoiding damage as Swayne throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Swayne dominated that second round.
That's time! Swayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Huron misses with a wild combination.

Huron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huron is working for takedown but Swayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swayne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Swayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huron's brow.
Swayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huron is defending well for now.
Huron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swayne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huron trying to stall but Swayne improves his position.
Huron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve Swayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Huron.
Huron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swayne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swayne misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayne working Huron over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Swayne.
Swayne lands an elbow inside that Huron shrugs off.
Huron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Huron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swayne tries to land knees in the clinch but Huron avoids the damage to the body.

Huron is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swayne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Huron to the mat. Huron regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Huron is pulling down on Swayne's head to control his posture.
Swayne passes Huron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huron won't allow Swayne to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huron trying to hold on to Swayne's head to control him but Swayne postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swayne wants to free his trapped foot but Huron is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Swayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Swayne prevents Huron from improving his position.
Swayne is keen to just control but Huron is a slippery customer.

Swayne stands up from half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huron.

Swayne drives through with a takedown into Huron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swayne wants to control from the top but Huron keeps moving.
Swayne stands and throws Huron's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huron is being controlled here.
Huron taking a bit of punishment here - Swayne scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayne advances to full mount.
Swayne looking to control but Huron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swayne lands a heavy elbow.
Swayne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Swayne looking to control but Huron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steve Swayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swayne with the ground and pound from mount.
Swayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Swayne swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Swayne!
Steve Swayne retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dubz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bates
vs
Dubz

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dubz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Dubz.

It looks like Bryce Bates has been cut.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Dubz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.

Dubz lands a big right hand that sends Bates crashing to the mat! Dubz stays standing though and waves Bates back to his feet!

Bates is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubz fakes the body blow, causing Bates to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bates goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Dubz!
Jay Dubz is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard comes to the cage accompanied by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gaard
vs
Phillips

194 cm
32
178 lbs
24 - 8 - 1

181 cm
33
174 lbs
19 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Gaard's shoulder, as Gaard tries to avoid the shot.
Gaard digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Gaard throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Gaard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phillips takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips lands a slapping body shot.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaard moves away.
Gaard slips under a jab.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Gaard misses.
Phillips throws a combination. Gaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Gaard avoids nicely.
Phillips scores with a jab. Gaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Gaard moves out of range easily.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Gaard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Gaard avoids a kick to the body.
Phillips throws a good cross that connects.
Phillips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Gaard avoids nicely.
Gaard throws a good cross that connects.
Gaard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.

Gaard is rocked!
Phillips Rushes Gaard and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gaard is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Phillips Piles on the pressure and Gaard crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Phillips!