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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck comes to the ring accompanied by To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Paulo Koshcheck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
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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
6 - 3 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Koshcheck.
Jameson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
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.
Jameson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koshcheck avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Koshcheck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koshcheck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson has his foot on Koshcheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koshcheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koshcheck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Koshcheck wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson looking to control.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jameson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koshcheck defends it easily.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson checks a leg kick.
Koshcheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameson swivels and escapes.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson throws a hook but Koshcheck blocks it.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jameson scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Koshcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice body kick.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koshcheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
Jameson throws a combination that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a body kick.
Koshcheck misses with a leg kick.
Koshcheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jameson throws a solid leg kick but Koshcheck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jameson.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Koshcheck counters with a single leg into guard. Jameson didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to control.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Koshcheck controlling him for the moment.
Koshcheck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jameson has his foot on Koshcheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koshcheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Koshcheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koshcheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Jameson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jameson wants to clinch.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jameson's guard now.
Koshcheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
Jameson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koshcheck's guard.
Jameson stops Koshcheck from standing up.
Jameson postures up in Koshcheck's guard and throws a big left but Koshcheck blocks it.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koshcheck is keeping the position for now.
Jameson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jameson won't allow Koshcheck to get back to his feet.
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.
Jameson throws a strike but Koshcheck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jameson is trying to keep Koshcheck in close.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jameson looking for a guillotine here but Koshcheck defends easily.
Koshcheck pushes down on Jameson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson gets back to full guard.
Jameson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koshcheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Koshcheck looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jameson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koshcheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jameson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koshcheck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jameson.
Koshcheck is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jameson misses with a kick to the body
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jameson.
Jameson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jameson misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Koshcheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koshcheck won't allow Jameson to sweep him here.
Jameson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koshcheck is fighting to break Jameson's control of his arms but Jameson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koshcheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koshcheck!
Jameson thowing shots but they're missing.
Koshcheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jameson tries to control but Koshcheck wriggling away.
Koshcheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson trying to control but Koshcheck is having none of it.
Jameson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koshcheck wants to get back to his feet.
Koshcheck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jameson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jameson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jameson throws a wild left hand from mount and Koshcheck manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but Koshcheck defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koshcheck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jameson!
Jameson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson reaches up to try and control the position but Koshcheck seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jameson rolls and tries to escape and now Koshcheck has his back!
Koshcheck is hanging on to Jameson's back as he tries to escape.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koshcheck controls the position.
Koshcheck doesn't have the hooks in and Jameson manages to turn into his guard.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koshcheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koshcheck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulo Koshcheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson wants to get up but he can't break Koshcheck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koshcheck, 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 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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