PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Kobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mein
vs
Kobs

190 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curt Kobs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Curt Kobs has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Mein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobs doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Mein.
Kobs wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mein!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kobs wants to take a breather but Mein is having none of it.
Kobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein is staying active underneath Kobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Kobs is going to stand back up.
Kobs is pressing down on Mein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mein is holding on for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Curt Kobs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mein dodges the punch combination from Kobs.
Mein tries to bum rush Kobs with a series of wild strikes but Kobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobs moves in looking to clinch but Mein pushes him off.
Kobs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kobs throws a head kick but Mein moves out of range.
Kobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobs somewhat.
Mein lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein looks to land a combination but Kobs avoids it well.
Kobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mein throws a nice looking combination but Kobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobs trying to control but Mein is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobs won't allow Mein to get back to his feet.
Mein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kobs dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein is pushing Kobs's head away, looking to escape. Kobs manages to hold on to the position though.

Mein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kobs misses with a double jab
and Mein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mein is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Mein.
Mein misses with a double jab.
Mein keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobs moves out of range as Mein strikes.
Donk. Mein catches Kobs right on the button with a cross.
Kobs tries for a takedown but Mein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobs dodges the punch combination from Mein.
Kobs moves out of range as Mein strikes.
Kobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kobs has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Kobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Mein which made him look bad.
Mike Mein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Kobs.
Mein throws a lazy right hand but Kobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Mein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curt Kobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kobs throws a series of punches but Mein avoids them all with ease.
Mike Mein is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobs throws a head kick that misses.
Mein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Mein.
Mike Mein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Mein.
Mein sizes up Kobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mike Mein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mein scores with a nice head shot.
Kobs shoots in for a double leg but Mein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mein looks to land a combination. Kobs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That has opened up Curt Kobs's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobs wants to clinch.
Mein lands a really nice looking cross but Kobs seems unphased.
A left and a right from Mein both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mein scores with a one two! Kobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobs tries to move into range but Mein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kobs misses with a wild body shot.
Mein throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobs.

Kobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mein did well to prevent Kobs getting side control.

Kobs decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobs circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobs closes the distance and clinches up with Mein, looking for a takedown. Kobs pushes Mein against the cage but Mein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mike Mein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein tries to bum rush Kobs with a series of wild strikes but Kobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobs should have avoided that one.
Mein tries to bum rush Kobs with a series of wild strikes but Kobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Mein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Kobs.
Mein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kobs fails with the takedown.
Mein with a jab.

Kobs has managed to clinch.
Mein working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein working hard to break the clinch.
Kobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Mein won't allow it.
Kobs misses with an elbow strike.
Mein has had enough of the clinch but Kobs keeps him there for the moment.
Mein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mein just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mein manages to break the clinch.
Mein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Mein as Kobs shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mein.

The cut above Curt Kobs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobs looks for a takedown but Mein sprawls well.
Mein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein tests Kobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mein is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobs scrambles back to his feet.
Kobs walks into a jab.
Mein lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curt Kobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mein lands a two punch combo.
Kobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mein throws a combination. Kobs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobs counters with an inside leg kick.
Mein throws a series of punches but Kobs avoids them all with ease.
Mein misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobs counters with a low kick, right behind Mein 's knee.
Kobs shoots in but Mein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Mein.
Mein slaps away a takedown attempt from Kobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Mein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Kobs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mein gets caught napping as Kobs dives in and scores a takedown. Mein manages to retain guard.
Mein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobs is controlling him.

Kobs gets to his feet. Mein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kobs is looking to clinch.
Mein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mein is fending him off so far but Kobs persists. Nope, Mein circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Mein does no damage.
Mein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mein's waist but Mein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kobs off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mein stuffs the takedown.
Mein throws a series of punches but Kobs avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mein misses the target.
Kobs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobs has a takedown stuffed.
Mein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobs counters with a head kick. That will keep Mein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mein connects with a crisp jab.
Mein looks to land a left hand but Kobs moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobs is defended easily by Mein.
Mein lands a really nice looking cross but Kobs seems unphased.
Kobs tries to clinch there but Mein circles away.
Mein lands with an overhand left.
Mein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Kobs lands but Mein takes it in his stride.
Mein fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Mein. Those never looked like landing.
Mein connects with a looping right hand.
Mein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kobs throws a head kick that misses.
Mein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mein with a nice cross.
Kobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Mein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobs doesn't seem phased though.
Mein misses with a series of wild punches.
Curt Kobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Mein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Kobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mein, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mein!
Mike Mein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.