PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane MacLain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Koscheck
vs
MacLain

178 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
169 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Koscheck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacLain's guard.
Koscheck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLain is looking to regain half guard here but Koscheck keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Koscheck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacLain, who protects the arm well.
MacLain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koscheck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MacLain tries to improve position but can't.

Koscheck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Koscheck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koscheck off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to roll but MacLain sticks to his back.
Koscheck is trying to get back to his feet but MacLain has full control of the position and if anything, Koscheck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
MacLain tries to get the hooks in deep but Koscheck pushed the leg off.
MacLain doesn't have the hooks in and Koscheck manages to turn into his guard.
MacLain wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koscheck passes MacLain's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Koscheck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacLain is just riding it out for now. Koscheck eventually gives up the hold.

MacLain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLain wants to improve his position but Koscheck is controlling well.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koscheck is working for a kimura but MacLain is defending it quite comfortably.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.

MacLain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koscheck slows the pace down in half guard.

Koscheck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

MacLain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLain is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacLain manages to get to full guard.

MacLain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koscheck uses it to pass to side control.

Koscheck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacLain, who protects the arm well.
MacLain manages to get back to half guard.
Koscheck is thwarting MacLain's attempts to control the position.
MacLain tries to get to full guard but Koscheck has control of the leg.

Koscheck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacLain defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain tries to kick Koscheck off but Koscheck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koscheck tries to stand and escape but MacLain is controlling the position.
MacLain manages to get to full guard.
Koscheck with a flurry of punches that miss.

Koscheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

MacLain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck trying to control but MacLain is working from the bottom.

MacLain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Josh Koscheck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Koscheck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLain's guard.
MacLain keeping moving, preventing Koscheck from controlling successfully.

MacLain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

MacLain working for a triangle but Koscheck defends it easily.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.

MacLain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koscheck defends well.
Koscheck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain looking to control.
Koscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacLain keeping full guard, as Koscheck tries to pass.
Koscheck chips away with some ground and pound.
Koscheck trying to control but MacLain is working from the bottom.
Koscheck passes MacLain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Koscheck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Koscheck wants to work for an arm triangle but MacLain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Koscheck is looking for a kimura but MacLain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koscheck to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain wants to get back to his feet.
Koscheck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacLain wants to get back to full guard.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain is keeping him busy.

MacLain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koscheck pulls his head out easily.

Koscheck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLain is pressing down on Koscheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

MacLain looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
Koscheck throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koscheck drops back looking for a leg! MacLain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacLain manages to kick Koscheck off! Koscheck jumps back into MacLain's guard.
MacLain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koscheck manages to get himself to full guard.

MacLain stands up and waves to Koscheck to follow him.
Koscheck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacLain.
MacLain thuds a left hand into Koscheck's body.

Koscheck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacLain was covering up waiting for the punch and Koscheck finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacLain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

MacLain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koscheck is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koscheck trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koscheck manages to get himself to full guard.

Koscheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLain defends it easily.
MacLain is working Koscheck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain forces his way into half guard.

Koscheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane MacLain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Koscheck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLain to score an easy takedown into full guard.

MacLain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacLain has managed to get both his arms back between Koscheck's legs - danger averted.
MacLain with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacLain stands and throws Koscheck's legs to the side, diving into side control.

MacLain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koscheck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koscheck wants to control but MacLain postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

MacLain decides to stand back up.
A leg kick checked by MacLain.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacLain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Koscheck working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.

Koscheck looking for a guillotine here but MacLain defends easily.
MacLain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koscheck is proving hard to escape from.

MacLain stands up and waves to Koscheck to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by MacLain.
MacLain working away.
MacLain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck prevents MacLain from improving position.

MacLain is trying to get an arm triangle but Koscheck is defending well.
Koscheck manages to get back to half guard.

Koscheck looking for submissions off his back.
Koscheck is looking to control MacLain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koscheck avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koscheck actively working from the bottom here.
Koscheck is looking to control MacLain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koscheck avoid being mounted?

MacLain seems to be looking for submissions.

MacLain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koscheck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLain.

MacLain seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Koscheck gets back to full guard.
MacLain tries to free his leg and advance position but Koscheck is retaining full guard.
MacLain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Koscheck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLain defends well.

MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Koscheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacLain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacLain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!