PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MUHAMMAD FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck comes to the cage accompanied by To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koshcheck
vs
FAISAL

200 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MUHAMMAD FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FAISAL moves in looking to clinch but Koshcheck pushes him off.
FAISAL tries to clinch up.
MUHAMMAD FAISAL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as FAISAL sprawls well. FAISAL wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koshcheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Koshcheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but FAISAL swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FAISAL tries a head kick but it misses.
FAISAL leaves Koshcheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Koshcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koshcheck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
FAISAL fails in his attempt to clinch.
FAISAL is looking to clinch.
Koshcheck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FAISAL doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
Koshcheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Koshcheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koshcheck prevents FAISAL from getting back to his feet.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck stays in close to FAISAL's body and controls the position.
Koshcheck prevents FAISAL from getting back to his feet.

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.
FAISAL trying to keep a closed guard but Koshcheck is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koshcheck wants to pass the guard but FAISAL is keeping the position.
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 Paulo Koshcheck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

FAISAL misses with a head kick.
FAISAL throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
FAISAL checks the leg kick nicely there.
FAISAL slaps away a takedown attempt from Koshcheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koshcheck tries for a takedown but FAISAL circles away easily
and FAISAL counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
FAISAL thows a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
FAISAL throws a head kick that misses

and Koshcheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two 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!
FAISAL is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koshcheck won't allow FAISAL to sweep him here.
Koshcheck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL looking for a sweep. Not yet FAISAL, not yet.
Koshcheck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.
FAISAL is looking to stand up but Koshcheck isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Koshcheck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
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!

FAISAL looks to clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a solid body kick.
FAISAL throws a lazy head kick
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but FAISAL moves out of range.
FAISAL misses with a takedown
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combo that has FAISAL backing up. FAISAL nods at Koshcheck to acknowledge the strikes.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FAISAL wants to clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. FAISAL is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FAISAL clinches but Koshcheck breaks the clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a two punch combo.
FAISAL clinches but Koshcheck breaks the clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a one-two to the body.
FAISAL misses the body punch
and Koshcheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koshcheck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. FAISAL is lucky that one didn't land flush.
FAISAL tries to clinch but Koshcheck moves away
and Koshcheck counters with a one-two to the body.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt

and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
FAISAL is trying to stand back up but Koshcheck is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FAISAL looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FAISAL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koshcheck stalling.
MUHAMMAD FAISAL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Koshcheck stops FAISAL from getting back to his feet.
Koshcheck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koshcheck 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!