PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train's entrance music is Rammstein - Feuer Frei. A fine choice. Mike Train has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Train
vs
Schmoe

190 cm
19
206 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Train!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Schmoe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmoe.
Schmoe throws a series of punches but Train moves out of range.
Train staying out of range there.
Schmoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmoe blocks a jab.
Schmoe throws a nice looking combination but Train bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Train swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Train forces Schmoe back against the cage and clinches.
Schmoe tries to break the clinch but Train is controlling the position.

Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Schmoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Train has taken the fight to the clinch.
Train softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train blocks a jab.
Schmoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Train uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmoe.
Schmoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmoe throws a head kick but Train moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Train.
Train works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmoe misses with a double jab.
Schmoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Train.
Train goes for a takedown attempt but Schmoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Train tests Schmoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Train.

Train clinches up against the cage.
Schmoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Train has him pressed against the cage.
Train lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmoe looks gassed!
Schmoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Train.
Train connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmoe. Schmoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Train scores with a punch to the head.
Train connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Train slips under a jab from Schmoe.
Schmoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Schmoe misses.
Schmoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Train to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Schmoe misses its intended target.
Schmoe throws a series of punches but Train avoids them all with ease.
Train chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Train feints and then cracks Schmoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmoe down.
Train throws a series of strikes that have Schmoe backpedaling.
Train works over Schmoe's head and body with a nice combination.
Train cracks a nice hook into Schmoe's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmoe ducks right into an uppercut from Train.
Schmoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Train scores with a hook to the body. Schmoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Train looks to land a combination but Schmoe avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Train.
Train fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Train looks to land a combination. Schmoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Train misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Train lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Train digs a good body shot into Schmoe's ribs.
Schmoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Train throws a series of punches but Schmoe moves out of range.
Schmoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Train lands a nice shot that snaps Schmoe's head back.
Train lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Train digs a good body shot into Schmoe's ribs.
Train lands a nice hook to Schmoe's body. Schmoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Train lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Train dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Schmoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schmoe misses with a double jab
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmoe throws a combination that misses
and Train counters with a straight right hand.
Train jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Train avoids the head kick by Schmoe.
Train lands a glancing blow to the side of Schmoe's head.
Train lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmoe's sensitive parts.
Schmoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Train connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmoe. Schmoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Train has Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.

Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Train is looking to wear down Schmoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Schmoe tries to keep at a distance but Train has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmoe is breathing heavily.

Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train lands a really nice looking cross but Schmoe seems unphased.
Train lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmoe at a distance.

Train moves into the clinch.

Train has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schmoe regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Train is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmoe has wrist control.
Train trying to control but Schmoe is working from the bottom.
Schmoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Train is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmoe has wrist control.

Train stands and steps away. Schmoe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A decent looking cross lands there for Train.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schmoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe moves forwards but Train connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Train lands with a cross.
Schmoe blocks a leg kick.
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Train.
Train thows a body kick. Schmoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schmoe blocks a head kick by Train.
Schmoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Train clinches up against the cage.

Train manages to break the clinch.
Train connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Train.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Train throws a wild body kick that Schmoe sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mike Train is winning the standup battle so far.
Train connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Train keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Train bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmoe's head backwards.
Schmoe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joe Schmoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Train moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schmoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Train clinches with his opponent.
Train keeps control of Schmoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmoe can do to turn this around?

Train breaks the clinch.
Train connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Train fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmoe. That did some damage!
Danga de danga de dang - Train scores with a four punch combination!
Train thuds his right hand into Schmoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Train thuds a left hand into Schmoe's body.
Train feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schmoe's calf.
Train throws out a powerful jab.

Train has closed the distance and engaged Schmoe in a clinch.

Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train misses with a two punch combination.
Train lands with a straight right. Schmoe didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Train throws a wild body kick that Schmoe sees coming a mile off.
Schmoe checks a low kick from Train.
Train tries to work over Schmoe's front leg with a kick but Schmoe checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Train dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schmoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Train misses the shot to the body.

Train closes the distance and clinches.
Schmoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Train keeps control of Schmoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Train breaks the clinch.

Train clinches.
Train can't get the takedown.
Train prevents Schmoe from breaking the clinch.

Train breaks the clinch.
Train keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Train with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Train lands a jab to the head.

Train moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Train breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Train throws a nice inside leg kick.
Train connects with a crisp jab.
Schmoe falls off balance throwing a combination

and Train counters by moving into the clinch.
Train scores with a nice hook to the head.

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

Train clinches up against the cage.

Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train digs a good body shot into Schmoe's ribs.
Train lands the left hand.
Schmoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Train rushes Schmoe and presses him up against the cage.
Train taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Train breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Train cracks Schmoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schmoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Train lands with a cross.
Train lands a two punch combo.
Train throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Train tests Schmoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Train darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Train counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Train.
Train throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Train lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmoe at a distance.
Train digs a good body shot into Schmoe's ribs.
Train tests Schmoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Train scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Train thuds a left hand into Schmoe's body.
Schmoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Train.
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train connects with a body shot.
Schmoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Train.
Train lands a head shot.
Schmoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Train!
Train jabs at Schmoe's body.
Schmoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Train scores with a decent looking hook.
Train lands with a thumping leg kick.
Train connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Train lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmoe backs up against the cage.
Train scores with a one two! Schmoe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Train clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Train lands a nice hook to Schmoe's body. Schmoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Train counter with a right hand.
Train looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Train connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Train lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Train lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmoe's sensitive parts.
Train scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Train lands with a straight right. Schmoe didn't see that one coming.
Schmoe throws a leg kick
and Train counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Train lands a head shot.
Train bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schmoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Train cracks Schmoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Train digs a good body shot into Schmoe's ribs.
Schmoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Train.
Schmoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schmoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Train. Train obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Train!
Train connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Train lands with a slapping head kick.
Schmoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schmoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schmoe walks into a straight right hand from Train.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Train wants to slow Schmoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Train to score with a decent uppercut.
Train lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Train gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Train lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmoe backwards.

Train breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Train fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schmoe on the side of the head.
Train scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Schmoe misses.
Jab, jab by Train - just one landing.
Schmoe blocks a leg kick.
Train connects with a nice looking jab.
Train lands a right hook to the body.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schmoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Train.
Train throws a front kick aimed at Schmoe's knee but Schmoe avoids it well.

Train moves into the clinch.

Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train ducks under a wild hook from Schmoe.
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Train uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmoe has time to react.
Train lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmoe takes one to the side of the head.
Train fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Train throws a shot to the body.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Train connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Train counters with a straight right hand.

Train darts in and clinches Schmoe up against the cage.

Train manages to break the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Train. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Train had his way with Joe Schmoe in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schmoe misses with a hook to the body

and Train counters by clinching up.

Train manages to break the clinch.
Train misses with a low kick as Schmoe jumps back.
Schmoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schmoe!
Nice body punch from Train.
Train lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Train.
Train lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Train scores with a jab.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmoe doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmoe checks a leg kick.
Schmoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmoe drops his hands momentarily and Train takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Train.
Train scores with a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Train.
Schmoe misses with a double jab
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Train rushes Schmoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Train breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe misses the body punch
and Train counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Train.
Nice uppercut there from Train.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe misses with a hook.
Train connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Train thuds a left hand into Schmoe's body.
Train moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Train gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.

Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmoe dodges the punch combination from Train.
Train punishes Schmoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Train throws a leg kick but Schmoe checks it.
Schmoe throws a jab when Train was well out of range.
Train throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Train connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a shot to the body.
Train smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Train - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Train breaks the clinch.
Train connects with a crisp jab.
Schmoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Schmoe misses with a hook to the body
and Train connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Train connects with a body shot.
Train displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Train moves into range and connects with a jab.
Train moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train clobbers Schmoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Schmoe tries to keep at a distance but Train has taken the fight into the clinch.
Train lands with a right to the head.

Train breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Train lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmoe doesn't seem phased though.
Schmoe walks into a left hand.
Train scores with a body shot.
Schmoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Train instigates a clinch.
Joe Schmoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Train manages to break the clinch.
Schmoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schmoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Train 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:41
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:41
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Train!
Mike Train is the new light heavyweight champion!