PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wong Fei Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gratien Coquerelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fei Hung
vs
Coquerelle

189 cm
20
189 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FJCP Healthy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wong Fei Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gratien Coquerelle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coquerelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fei Hung throws a jab when Coquerelle was well out of range.
Coquerelle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fei Hung misses with a double jab.
Coquerelle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coquerelle looks to land a right hand but Fei Hung moved out of range.
Coquerelle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung swats away the attempt to clinch by Coquerelle.
Fei Hung stuffs the takedown.
As Coquerelle backs away, Fei Hung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown but Fei Hung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Fei Hung scores with a jab. Coquerelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Hung slaps away a takedown attempt from Coquerelle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fei Hung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle fails with a takedown attempt.
Coquerelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Hung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fei Hung scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Hung lands with a cross.
Fei Hung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coquerelle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coquerelle tries to bum rush Fei Hung with a series of wild strikes but Fei Hung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fei Hung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coquerelle takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Fei Hung as Coquerelle shoots in.
Fei Hung throwing a counter right hand but Coquerelle manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Coquerelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coquerelle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coquerelle is defended easily by Fei Hung.
Coquerelle looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle misses with a takedown attempt
and Fei Hung counters with a series of strikes. Coquerelle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coquerelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fei Hung defends well and Coquerelle ends up having to push Fei Hung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fei Hung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coquerelle's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fei Hung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fei Hung fakes the leg kick and cracks Coquerelle in the body.
Coquerelle slips a straight right by Fei Hung.
It looks like Fei Hung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fei Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coquerelle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coquerelle staying out of range there.

Coquerelle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fei Hung sprawls well initially but Coquerelle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fei Hung tries to roll over but Coquerelle keeps him under control.
Fei Hung is looking to control Coquerelle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fei Hung avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Hung is looking for a sweep. Coquerelle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fei Hung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coquerelle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coquerelle wants to control but Fei Hung is keeping him busy.

Coquerelle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fei Hung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coquerelle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coquerelle postures up.
Fei Hung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coquerelle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fei Hung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coquerelle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coquerelle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fei Hung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coquerelle trying to control but Fei Hung is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coquerelle tries for a takedown but Fei Hung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fei Hung misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coquerelle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Hung connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fei Hung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fei Hung as he avoids it easily.
Coquerelle throws a series of punches but Fei Hung avoids them all with ease.
Coquerelle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Hung.
Fei Hung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fei Hung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Hung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coquerelle takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung misses with a straight right.
Fei Hung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coquerelle can do to turn this around?
Coquerelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fei Hung misses with a body shot.
Fei Hung scoring well with a low kick there.
Gratien Coquerelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hung throws a looping overhand right but Coquerelle ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Coquerelle misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung fails to land with a series of punches.
Coquerelle throws a looping overhand right but Fei Hung ducks down to avoid it.
Coquerelle swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a one-two to the body.
Fei Hung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coquerelle.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle is breathing heavily.
Fei Hung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fei Hung tries to bum rush Coquerelle with a series of wild strikes but Coquerelle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fei Hung lands with an uppercut that bounces Coquerelle off the cage and back into range.
Fei Hung throws a wild body kick that Coquerelle sees coming a mile off.
Coquerelle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fei Hung defends it well.
Fei Hung just misses with a punch to the body.
Coquerelle darts in looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets double underhooks and turns Coquerelle into the cage.
Fei Hung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coquerelle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coquerelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei Hung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coquerelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coquerelle fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung missing with a left hand there. Coquerelle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Hung swinging wildly here.
Coquerelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fei Hung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coquerelle is able to avoid easily.
Coquerelle tries to move into range but Fei Hung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Coquerelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coquerelle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fei Hung tries to avoid it but Coquerelle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fei Hung to the ground. Fei Hung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coquerelle throws a hook to the side of Fei Hung's head but Fei Hung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coquerelle on the side of the head.
Fei Hung slaps away a takedown attempt from Coquerelle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wong Fei Hung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fei Hung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coquerelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung ducks under a wild hook from Coquerelle.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fei Hung connects with a crisp jab.
Coquerelle throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Hung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Hung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fei Hung throws a body punch but Coquerelle moves out of range.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung leaves Coquerelle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coquerelle moves away from the strike by Fei Hung.
Coquerelle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coquerelle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fei Hung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coquerelle moves out of range as Fei Hung strikes.
Coquerelle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coquerelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coquerelle ducks under a wild hook from Fei Hung.
A clash of legs there as Coquerelle blocks the low kick.
Coquerelle darts in looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets double underhooks and turns Coquerelle into the cage.
Fei Hung lands with a nice combination. Coquerelle backs away looking to recover.
Coquerelle shoots in and drives through. Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung throws a combination. Coquerelle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Fei Hung dominated that second round.
That's time! Fei Hung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fei Hung misses with a two punch combination.
Fei Hung misses with a body shot.
Coquerelle swinging wildly here.
Fei Hung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Hung connects with a jab.
Fei Hung lands a nice shot that snaps Coquerelle's head back.
Fei Hung connects with a solid leg kick.
Fei Hung blocks a jab.
Fei Hung misses with a looping left.
Fei Hung misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coquerelle ducks under a wild hook from Fei Hung.
Jab, jab by Fei Hung - just one landing.
Coquerelle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fei Hung pinned against the cage. Fei Hung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong Fei Hung is winning the standup battle so far.
Coquerelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Hung.
Coquerelle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fei Hung on the side of the head.
Coquerelle dodges the punch combination from Fei Hung.
Coquerelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Hung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coquerelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung connects with a nice looking jab.
Coquerelle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fei Hung counter with a right hand.
Fei Hung lands with a nice body punch.
Fei Hung scores with a nice head shot.
Fei Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fei Hung connects with the punch.
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!
Fei Hung misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coquerelle.
Nice cross by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coquerelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fei Hung scrambles back to his feet.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung throws a good cross that connects.
Fei Hung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coquerelle checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fei Hung. No joy for Coquerelle on that attempt.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle checks a low kick from Fei Hung.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung with a hook.
Fei Hung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coquerelle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fei Hung loads up on a big right hand but Coquerelle slips the punch.
Fei Hung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coquerelle tries to clinch but Fei Hung is having none of it.
Fei Hung wants to land a leg kick but Coquerelle is out of range.
Fei Hung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wong Fei Hung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fei Hung lands the left hand.
Coquerelle connects with a looping right hand.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Hung sprawls well. Fei Hung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coquerelle gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Hung looks to land a right hand but Coquerelle moved out of range.
Coquerelle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fei Hung's waist but Fei Hung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coquerelle off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fei Hung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Hung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coquerelle on the side of the head.
Gratien Coquerelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coquerelle throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Hung digs a good hook to Coquerelle's body.
Coquerelle misses with a straight right.
Fei Hung slips under a jab.
Fei Hung throws a looping overhand right but Coquerelle ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Hung lands with a good body shot.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fei Hung as he avoids it easily.
Fei Hung throws a shot to the body.
Fei Hung swinging wildly here.
Fei Hung lands with a good body shot.
Coquerelle swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Fei Hung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fei Hung, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Fei Hung!
An out of breath Wong Fei Hung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.