PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coughlin
vs
Deschain

182 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jem Coughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaine Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deschain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coughlin blocks a head kick by Deschain.
Coughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Deschain misses with a takedown attempt - Coughlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jem Coughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Deschain.
Coughlin tries to clinch but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain throws a sloppy head kick and Coughlin moves out of range easily.
Deschain keeps the fight on the outside.
Deschain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coughlin avoids it really well and circles away.

Coughlin rushes Deschain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
A short left from Coughlin.
Coughlin scores with a hook to the body.
Deschain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coughlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coughlin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Deschain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coughlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deschain looks gassed!
Deschain dives in and grabs Coughlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coughlin pushes down on Deschain's head and hops out.
Deschain closes the distance looking to clinch

and Coughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Coughlin works on Deschain's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Coughlin.
The referee calls for Coughlin to work.
Coughlin lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Coughlin.
Coughlin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coughlin scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin pushes Deschain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Coughlin.
Coughlin taking a breather.
Coughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Coughlin.
A short body shot lands from Coughlin as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Coughlin.
Coughlin works on Deschain's body with a couple of short punches.
Coughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coughlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Coughlin digs a right hand into Deschain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deschain's gas tank.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coughlin lands a body punch.
Coughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coughlin digs a right hand into Deschain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deschain's gas tank.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Coughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Coughlin lands a left hand.
Coughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coughlin pushes Deschain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coughlin lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Coughlin.
Deschain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coughlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deschain fails to pull guard.
Coughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
A short right from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Coughlin.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Coughlin cracks Deschain with a nice body shot.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Coughlin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deschain tries to circle away but Coughlin has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
Nice body punch from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Coughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deschain goes for a takedown attempt but Coughlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Coughlin moves into range and clinches up with Deschain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jem Coughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Coughlin tries to clinch there but Deschain circles away.
Deschain misses with a takedown

and Coughlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coughlin.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coughlin scores with a shot to the side of Deschain's head.
Coughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deschain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
Deschain is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Coughlin.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Coughlin.
A shot in the inside from Coughlin.
Deschain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jem Coughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Deschain.
Coughlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Deschain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Coughlin.
Deschain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Coughlin.
Still in the clinch, Coughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
Coughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Coughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deschain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coughlin walks away with a smile on his face. Deschain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Deschain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jem Coughlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Coughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coughlin.
Coughlin dodges an elbow strike from Deschain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coughlin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coughlin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin works on Deschain's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Coughlin - that landed with a thud.
Coughlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jem Coughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coughlin lands a shot to the body.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deschain can do to turn this around?
Deschain is trying to break the clinch but Coughlin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Coughlin.
Deschain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Coughlin - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coughlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Coughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Coughlin.
A left hand lands to the body for Coughlin.
Coughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deschains head.
Coughlin digs a right hand underneath Deschain's ribcage. Deschain let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin lands an uppercut.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
Coughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coughlin digs a right hand into Deschain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deschain's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Coughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deschain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coughlin is keeping busy.
Coughlin lands with a right to the head.
Coughlin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coughlin lands with a right to the head.
Coughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deschain's efforts to push away.
Coughlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deschain up against the cage.
Coughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Coughlin prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coughlin.
Coughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coughlin pushes Deschain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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.
Deschain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coughlin lands an uppercut.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coughlin cracks Deschain with a nice body shot.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Deschain has had enough of the clinch but Coughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Coughlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deschain is trying to force a seperation but Coughlin has the dominant position.
Coughlin pushes Deschain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deschain up against the cage.
Deschain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coughlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deschain up against the cage.
Coughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coughlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jem Coughlin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deschain.
Blaine Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Deschain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coughlin did well to prevent Deschain getting side control.
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.

Coughlin kicks Deschain off and gets back to his feet.
Coughlin moves in looking to clinch but Deschain pushes him off.
Coughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deschain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coughlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deschain.

Coughlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Coughlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coughlin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Coughlin.
Coughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Coughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Coughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deschain.
Coughlin digs a right hand underneath Deschain's ribcage. Deschain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Coughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin lands with a right to the head.
Coughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coughlin gets through Deschain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deschain wants to break free but Coughlin has control.
Coughlin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coughlin presses Deschain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Coughlin.
A right hook to the body lands for Coughlin.
A nice left hand lands by Coughlin.
Coughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deschain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jem Coughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Deschain.
A short left from Coughlin.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Coughlin.
A short right from Coughlin on the inside.
Deschain being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deschain.
Deschain has Coughlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coughlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin pushes Deschain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coughlin scores with a shot to the side of Deschain's head.
Coughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Nice body punch from Coughlin - that landed with a thud.
Coughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deschains head.
Deschain looking to stall.
Deschain wants to break free but Coughlin has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deschain's efforts to push away.
Coughlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deschain fails to pull guard.
Coughlin cracks Deschain with a nice body shot.
Coughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Coughlin.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.

Deschain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deschain wants to clinch but Coughlin slips to the side

and Coughlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deschain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coughlin stalling the fight.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deschain.

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.
Coughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Coughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deschain wants a takedown but no success here.

Deschain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain shoots and misses

and Coughlin counters by clinching up.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coughlin lands a body shot.
Coughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deschain.
Deschain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Coughlin.
Coughlin cracks Deschain with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
Coughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Coughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Blaine Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jem Coughlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jem Coughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coughlin, 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jem Coughlin!