PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henning Wehland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wehland has chosen Pirates as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Conway
vs
Wehland

195 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
268 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henning Wehland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wehland tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wehland takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
Conway looks to land a combination but Wehland avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Wehland on that attempt.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
James Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wehland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Henning Wehland has been cut.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Wehland moved out of range.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
Conway looks to land a combination but Wehland avoids it well.
Conway misses the shot to the body.
Wehland scores with a jab. Conway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like James Conway has been cut.
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wehland was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Wehland slips a jab and a cross from Conway.

Wehland shoots in and bounces Conway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wehland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Conway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wehland, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throwing strikes but missing.

Wehland is looking for a triangle but Conway pushes his legs off easily.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wehland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wehland trying to keep a closed guard but Conway is proving a slippery customer.
Conway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conway stopping the sweep attempt from Wehland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wehland on the ground.
Conway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wehland wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wehland moves into the clinch.
Wehland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conway prevents it.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Wehland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conway can't break the clinch.
Wehland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Wehland decides to pull guard.

Conway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wehland, up you get!
James Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wehland.
Wehland looks gassed!
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wehland was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Conway misses with a looping right.
Wehland dodges the punch combination from Conway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wehland.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wehland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Wehland counters with a single leg into guard. Conway didn't expect that.
Conway is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wehland lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wehland wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Conway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Conway will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wehland moves away.
Wehland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conway's waist but Conway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wehland off to one side.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conway misses with a body shot.
Conway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conway swings for the body but Wehland moves out of range.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Conway is looking to wear down Wehland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conway misses with a few strikes there.
Wehland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conway.
Wehland is breathing heavily.
Conway misses with a straight left.
Wehland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conway swivels and escapes.
Wehland avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Conway does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wehland somewhat.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
James Conway is winning the standup battle so far.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
James Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wehland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wehland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Conway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wehland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Conway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wehland.
Wehland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Wehland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conway.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wehland avoids the body shot from Conway.
Wehland dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Wehland with a poor takedown
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wehland wants to clinch up but Conway keeps it at a distance.
Wehland slips a jab from Conway.
Conway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wehland lands a jab to the head.
Conway throws a series of punches but Wehland avoids them all with ease.
Wehland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conway pinned against the cage. Conway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wehland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Conway!
Conway is desperately trying to improve his position but Wehland has a good base and remains in mount.

Wehland goes for an armbar but Conway turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Conway.
Wehland wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wehland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Conway!

Wehland looking to secure an arm triangle but Conway defends it well.
Wehland fails to advance to Conway's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway wants to hold on but Wehland pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Conway dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Conway misses with a wild combination.
Conway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wehland manages to avoid it.
Wehland tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Conway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conway.
Conway is pressed up against the cage. Wehland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conway down to the mat. Conway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Wehland moves away and avoids it.
Conway looks to land a left hand but Wehland moved out of range nicely.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conway counters with a nice body shot.
Conway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wehland on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conway scores with a body shot.
Conway misses with a straight right.
Wehland takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throws a hook but Wehland blocks it.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wehland avoids the body shot from Conway.
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wehland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Conway throws a looping overhand right but Wehland ducks down to avoid it.
Conway lands a really nice looking cross but Wehland seems unphased.

Wehland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wehland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wehland is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway trying to keep a closed guard but Wehland is proving a slippery customer.
Henning Wehland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wehland wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conway tries to get out of the position.

Wehland drops back looking for a leg! Conway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conway manages to kick Wehland off! Wehland jumps back into Conway's guard.
Wehland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway 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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wehland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wehland tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wehland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Wehland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Wehland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Wehland fails to land the takedown.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway thows a body shot but no joy.
James Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conway throws a right and a left that Wehland avoids nicely.
Conway scores with a nice strike.
Wehland throws a series of strikes that have Conway backpedaling.
Wehland ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Wehland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conway throws out a leg kick but Wehland moves out of range and Conway only half commits.
Wehland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Conway scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wehland moves away.
Jab by Wehland.
A jab from Conway finds it's way through Wehland's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Conway!