PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck has chosen To Be Loved-Papa Roach as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tankard
vs
Koshcheck

177 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tankard misses.
Tankard fails with the takedown.
Tankard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Tankard moves out of range.
Tankard tries a low kick but Koshcheck avoids it.
Tankard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koshcheck ducks under a wild hook from Tankard.
Koshcheck needs to keep his hands up - Tankard had a free shot at his head there.
Tankard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koshcheck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koshcheck.
Koshcheck looks for the body kick but Tankard saw that one coming.
Tankard throws a lazy head kick

and Koshcheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koshcheck.
Tankard trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshcheck stopping the sweep attempt from Tankard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tankard 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.
Tankard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koshcheck preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koshcheck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tankard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tankard wants to pass to mount but Koshcheck is defending the position.
Koshcheck tries to kick Tankard off in order to stand up. Tankard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tankard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tankard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tankard taking a breather here.
Koshcheck is not content to let Tankard control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tankard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koshcheck's waist but Koshcheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tankard off to one side.
Tankard throws a low kick, looking for Koshcheck's leg but Koshcheck calmly moves out of range.
Tankard throws a hook to the side of Koshcheck's head but Koshcheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Tankard misses

and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tankard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tankard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tankard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tankard's guard.
Tankard working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koshcheck wanted to stand there but Tankard had control of the position.
Tankard trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tankard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koshcheck.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tankard.
Tankard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tankard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koshcheck moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck misses with a kick to the body.
Tankard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Tankard.
Tankard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koshcheck connects with a solid leg kick.
Tankard throws a leg kick but Koshcheck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Tankard misses.
Tankard thumps Koshcheck with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throws a low kick but Koshcheck avoids it.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Tankard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tankard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tankard misses with a hook. Koshcheck ducked under it nicely.
Koshcheck blocks a jab.
Tankard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tankard lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Tankard moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Tankard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tankard throws a series of strikes that have Koshcheck backpedaling.
Tankard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koshcheck.
Tankard misses with a looping left.
Tankard fails with the takedown
and Koshcheck counters with an outside leg kick.
Tankard throws a combination that misses

and Koshcheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tankard's guard now.
Tankard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koshcheck's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Tankard is looking to work some ground and pound but Koshcheck has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koshcheck is on top in guard.
Tankard working a defensive guard here.
Tankard pulls Koshcheck in close to prevent any damage.

That's two 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.
Tankard looking for a sweep. Not yet Tankard, not yet.
Tankard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tankard 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.
Tankard is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck wanted to stand there but Tankard had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankard throws a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it.
Koshcheck moves out of range as Tankard strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Tankard. No joy for Koshcheck on that attempt.
Tankard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koshcheck.
Koshcheck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tankard counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck scores with a spinning back kick!
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koshcheck is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Koshcheck is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tankard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Tankard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard clearly takes that round.
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!

Koshcheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tankard.
Koshcheck throws a low kick, looking for Tankard's leg but Tankard calmly moves out of range.
Tankard blocks a head kick by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck misses with a low kick.
Tankard connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankard fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankard shoots in looking for a takedown. Koshcheck tries to sprawl out of it but Tankard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koshcheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankard connects with a solid leg kick.
Koshcheck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koshcheck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luke Tankard is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tankard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koshcheck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koshcheck thows a leg kick but Tankard checks it

and Tankard counters with a takedown into side control.
Tankard trying to control the action but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Tankard working the ground and pound.
Tankard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throws an elbow but Koshcheck slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koshcheck prevents Tankard from moving into mount.

Tankard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koshcheck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Koshcheck struggling a bit here.

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.
Tankard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koshcheck sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koshcheck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koshcheck wants to control but Tankard postures up.
Tankard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Koshcheck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tankard with the ground and pound but Koshcheck regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tankard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koshcheck's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard had his way with Paulo Koshcheck in that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tankard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Tankard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koshcheck is trying to defend but Tankard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tankard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tankard drops an elbow to the side of Koshcheck's head.
Koshcheck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koshcheck trying to control but Tankard postures up.
Tankard wants to pass to mount but Koshcheck is defending the position.
Tankard is just content to waste time from the top position. Koshcheck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tankard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tankard trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koshcheck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tankard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koshcheck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tankard throws out the jab.
Koshcheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tankard's waist but Tankard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koshcheck off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Tankard.
Koshcheck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tankard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koshcheck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankard throws a lazy head kick

and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tankard won't be happy with that.
Paulo Koshcheck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tankard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tankard keeping control of the position.
Tankard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koshcheck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koshcheck's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tankard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Koshcheck knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Koshcheck for a finish.
Luke Tankard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Tankard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tankard missing with strikes from the back.
Paulo Koshcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tankard biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Tankard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tankard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Tankard!