PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Munoz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Koscheck
vs
Munoz

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koscheck circles away.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Koscheck tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koscheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koscheck tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munoz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koscheck.
Koscheck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Koscheck gets a clinch.
Koscheck lands a nice uppercut.

Munoz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Koscheck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Munoz to the mat. Munoz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Koscheck controlling him for the moment.

Munoz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koscheck defends it easily.

Munoz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck looking to sit in guard and control but Munoz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koscheck pulls Munoz in close to prevent any damage.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koscheck is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munoz shoots in and drives through. Koscheck sprawls well.
Josh Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koscheck's waist but Koscheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Koscheck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koscheck swivels and escapes.
Munoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Koscheck sprawls well. He's pushed Munoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koscheck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munoz shoots in but Koscheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Koscheck rushes Munoz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koscheck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koscheck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koscheck is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koscheck down to the mat. Koscheck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koscheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koscheck tries to land a leg kick but Munoz saw it coming and moves away.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koscheck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Munoz looks gassed!
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt - Koscheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Koscheck has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Koscheck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Koscheck throws a hook but Munoz blocks it.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Koscheck tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koscheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koscheck throws a low kick but Munoz moves out of range easily.
Mark Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Koscheck swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Munoz with that takedown attempt.
Josh Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Munoz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koscheck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koscheck's waist but Koscheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Koscheck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munoz.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Koscheck tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koscheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koscheck looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Koscheck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Munoz looking for a takedown.
Come on Koscheck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koscheck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koscheck throws a leg kick but Munoz checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Koscheck as Munoz shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Munoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Koscheck which made him look bad.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Koscheck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koscheck missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is trying to drag Koscheck to the mat but Koscheck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koscheck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munoz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koscheck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Munoz prevents a body shot from Koscheck.
Munoz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koscheck pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Koscheck for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Koscheck.
Munoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koscheck defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Koscheck scores with a takedown into Munoz's guard.

Munoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koscheck pushing down on Munoz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koscheck wants to take a breather but Munoz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is positioning himself well to prevent Koscheck advancing to mount.
Munoz trying to control but Koscheck postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Koscheck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Munoz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Koscheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koscheck trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.

Munoz is looking for a triangle here but Koscheck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Munoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck takes a little break here. Munoz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Koscheck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
Munoz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koscheck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Munoz wants to control but Koscheck postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koscheck controlling the position from side mount.
Munoz can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Munoz.
Koscheck misses the shot to the body.
Koscheck is looking to land body kicks.
Koscheck throws a hook but Munoz avoids it easily.

Koscheck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munoz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Munoz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
I wouldn't like to be where Munoz is right now.
Munoz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck wants to pass to mount but Munoz is defending the position.
Koscheck is keen to just control but Munoz is a slippery customer.

Munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Munoz trying to hold on to Koscheck's head to control him but Koscheck postures up.
Mark Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koscheck trying to control from half guard but Munoz is working away.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Koscheck is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Munoz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Koscheck instigates a clinch.
Munoz has Koscheck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koscheck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koscheck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Josh Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Koscheck blocking some punches.
Koscheck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Josh Koscheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koscheck is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koscheck down to the mat. Koscheck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Koscheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koscheck 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Koscheck!