PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sixth Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sixth Man
vs
Koscheck

180 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Sixth Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Koscheck with that takedown attempt.
Sixth Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sixth Man tries to clinch but Koscheck moves away

and Koscheck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sixth Man!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Koscheck tries to control but Sixth Man wriggling away.
Koscheck with good strikes from the mount here!
Sixth Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixth Man blocking the ground and pound.
Sixth Man is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Koscheck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sixth Man to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sixth Man shrugs it off.
Sixth Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sixth Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koscheck on the ground.
Koscheck cracks Sixth Man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck lands a big shot there that rocks Sixth Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koscheck throws some wild stikes that Sixth Man manages to avoid easily.
Koscheck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sixth Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sixth Man is looking to improve his position but Koscheck isn't that keen on the idea.
Koscheck unloads with some shots from mount but Sixth Man bucks and avoids them well.

Koscheck with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Koscheck looking to secure an arm triangle but Sixth Man defends it well.
Koscheck thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koscheck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Koscheck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscheck unloads with some shots from mount but Sixth Man bucks and avoids them well.
Koscheck trying to control but Sixth Man is having none of it.
Koscheck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Koscheck trying to control but Sixth Man is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck looking to ground and pound but Sixth Man is blocking nicely.
Koscheck looking to finish with strikes here!
Koscheck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sixth Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koscheck looking to finish with strikes here!
Koscheck landing punches.
Koscheck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sixth Man is looking to escape.
Koscheck looks gassed!
Koscheck throws some wild stikes that Sixth Man manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man blocking the ground and pound.
Koscheck thowing shots but they're missing.
Sixth Man tries to hold on but Koscheck pushes him away.
Koscheck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koscheck throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koscheck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koscheck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixth Man sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Koscheck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Koscheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sixth Man moves into the clinch successfully.

Koscheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sixth Man wants to clinch up but Koscheck keeps it at a distance.
Sixth Man fails with an attempt to clinch.

Koscheck forces Sixth Man back against the cage and clinches.
Koscheck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koscheck tries to pull guard but Sixth Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Koscheck drops back down to his feet.
Sixth Man pushes Koscheck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sixth Man digs a right hand underneath Koscheck's ribcage. Koscheck let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Koscheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Sixth Man blocks a head kick by Koscheck.
Koscheck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixth Man is looking to clinch but Koscheck is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixth Man tries to clinch there but Koscheck circles away.
Sixth Man moves in looking to clinch but Koscheck pushes him off.
Koscheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixth Man closes the distance and clinches up with Koscheck, looking for a takedown. Sixth Man pushes Koscheck against the cage but Koscheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Josh Koscheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixth Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Koscheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixth Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koscheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Koscheck clinches.
Sixth Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koscheck.

Sixth Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sixth Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sixth Man digs a right hand into Koscheck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koscheck's gas tank.
Sixth Man cracks Koscheck with a nice body shot.
Sixth Man presses Koscheck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sixth Man tries to work over Koscheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man digs a right hand into Koscheck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koscheck's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Sixth Man.
A hook to the body from Sixth Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man has had enough of the clinch but Koscheck keeps him there for the moment.
Sixth Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Koscheck controls his hands.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Koscheck controls the action.
Sixth Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sixth Man digs a right hand into Koscheck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koscheck's gas tank.
The Sixth Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Koscheck blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Sixth Man.
A right hand to the body from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man works on Koscheck's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sixth Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Koscheck avoiding damage as Sixth Man throws knees to the body.
Come on Sixth Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koscheck prevents a body shot from Sixth Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixth Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koscheck is defending well for now.
Koscheck tries to land a knee to the head but Sixth Man blocks with his arms.
Sixth Man tries to work over Koscheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
Koscheck tries to break free but Sixth Man pushes him back against the cage.
Sixth Man is working Koscheck over against the cage.
Sixth Man works on Koscheck's body with a couple of short punches.
Sixth Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
A hook to the body from Sixth Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixth Man lands a shot to the body.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
Sixth Man misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixth Man.
A right handed body shot lands from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixth Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
A right hand to the body from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man presses Koscheck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Sixth Man.
Good body shot from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Koscheck controls his hands.
Sixth Man scores with a hook to the body.
Sixth Man lands an uppercut.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koscheck or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sixth Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sixth Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koscheck being controlled here momentarily.
Sixth Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sixth Man 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. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Sixth Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Koscheck which made him look bad.
A head kick from Koscheck lands but Sixth Man takes it in his stride.

Koscheck clinches with his opponent.
Sixth Man has Koscheck pressed against the cage, preventing Koscheck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koscheck avoiding damage as Sixth Man throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koscheck or not.
Sixth Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sixth Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixth Man trying to land knees to the body.
Sixth Man is leaning against Koscheck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man is leaning against Koscheck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck blocks a body shot from Sixth Man.
Koscheck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to work over Koscheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koscheck jumps guard but Sixth Man stands there with Koscheck around his waist. Koscheck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Koscheck wants to get back to striking at distance but Sixth Man won't allow it.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koscheck or not.
Sixth Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Sixth Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Sixth Man lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sixth Man jumps into guard, dragging Koscheck to the mat.
Koscheck throwing strikes but missing.
Koscheck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koscheck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sixth Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koscheck wants to stand but Sixth Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koscheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixth Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Sixth Man wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Sixth Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koscheck, pushing him back against the cage.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
Koscheck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixth Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixth Man tries to work over Koscheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sixth Man as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sixth Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man works on Koscheck's body with a couple of short punches.
Sixth Man lands an uppercut.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koscheck's elbow.
Koscheck avoiding damage as Sixth Man throws knees to the body.
Sixth Man lands a shot to the body.
Sixth Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koscheck.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koscheck managing to block the knees to the body from Sixth Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixth Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koscheck or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Sixth Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sixth Man has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sixth Man!