PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry The Pain Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Party in the USA. A fine choice. Joe Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
The Pain Train

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 15 - 1

178 cm
18
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry The Pain Train!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and The Pain Train counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Pain Train stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that The Pain Train has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Pain Train is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith with a poor takedown

and The Pain Train counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
The Pain Train is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing short punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Pain Train is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith with a poor takedown

and The Pain Train counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pain Train works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The Pain Train controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The Pain Train controlling from the top position.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Terry The Pain Train hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith shoots and misses

and The Pain Train counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
The Pain Train connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
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!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Pain Train taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Terry The Pain Train hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Smith tries to sprawl but The Pain Train drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Pain Train connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
The Pain Train working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Pain Train keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Terry The Pain Train hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

The Pain Train gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
The Pain Train sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry The Pain Train.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Pain Train to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Train showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Pain Train scoring with some ground and pound.
The Pain Train controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing The Pain Train any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pain Train controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry The Pain Train.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables The Pain Train to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The Pain Train stands up from Smith's guard - The Pain Train perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Pain Train looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but The Pain Train drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry The Pain Train dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Pain Train shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

The Pain Train stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith misses with a takedown

and The Pain Train counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Pain Train content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Pain Train throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Pain Train is in Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pain Train looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Pain Train is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Pain Train shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Pain Train controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Pain Train scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Pain Train landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to stand up but The Pain Train isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Train showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry The Pain Train.

The Pain Train looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
The Pain Train looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry The Pain Train has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Pain Train shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pain Train not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing The Pain Train any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Train engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Terry The Pain Train has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Pain Train moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

The Pain Train tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
The Pain Train is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Pain Train has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Pain Train landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pain Train sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry The Pain Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Pain Train misses with a double jab.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Pain Train counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
The Pain Train not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry The Pain Train.

The Pain Train drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Pain Train stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Pain Train has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Pain Train controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing The Pain Train any problems.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Pain Train content to stall in guard here.

Terry The Pain Train has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

The Pain Train takes the fight into the clinch.

The Pain Train works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Pain Train's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Train showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Pain Train feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Pain Train controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Smith is looking for a triangle but The Pain Train pushes his legs off easily.
The Pain Train is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry The Pain Train was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Pain Train fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. The Pain Train is now in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to stand up but The Pain Train is controlling him.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pain Train seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Pain Train with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Pain Train is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terry The Pain Train has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Pain Train lands with a nice body punch.

The Pain Train looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Pain Train prevents Smith from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry The Pain Train.

The Pain Train throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and The Pain Train finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Pain Train is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry The Pain Train comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Pain Train 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry The Pain Train!