PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR APPLES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

APPLES
vs
Joao Benedito Arsenio

195 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality
[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MR APPLES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
APPLES throws a low kick but Benedito Arsenio avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Benedito Arsenio.
APPLES throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Benedito Arsenio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benedito Arsenio is looking to take a break and control but APPLES is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Benedito Arsenio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, APPLES has escaped the position, nice work there.
APPLES on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if APPLES tries to get out of the position.

Benedito Arsenio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
APPLES is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benedito Arsenio asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benedito Arsenio wants to control but APPLES is keeping him busy.
APPLES is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
APPLES misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MR APPLES is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
APPLES misses with a body kick.
APPLES throws a hook but Benedito Arsenio blocks it.
APPLES fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedito Arsenio fails with the takedown.
Benedito Arsenio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with APPLES but APPLES pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benedito Arsenio dodges the punch combination from APPLES.
Benedito Arsenio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
APPLES throws a nice looking combination but Benedito Arsenio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
APPLES walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedito Arsenio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedito Arsenio avoids a punch combination nicely.
APPLES misses with a low kick.
APPLES misses with a jab, cross combination.
APPLES throws a leg kick but Benedito Arsenio sees it coming and moves out of range.
APPLES throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benedito Arsenio.
MR APPLES has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio.
Benedito Arsenio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
APPLES pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedito Arsenio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benedito Arsenio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
APPLES fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
APPLES throws out a leg kick but Benedito Arsenio moves out of range and APPLES only half commits.
Benedito Arsenio moves out of range of the strikes.
APPLES will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
APPLES is breathing heavily.
APPLES misses with a leg kick.
APPLES tries to bum rush Benedito Arsenio with a series of wild strikes but Benedito Arsenio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedito Arsenio checks a low kick from APPLES.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in for a takedown but APPLES shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from APPLES.
APPLES pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
APPLES keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
APPLES pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio dominated that round.
That's time! APPLES's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Benedito Arsenio blocks a head kick by APPLES.
APPLES does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
APPLES lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedito Arsenio circles away quickly and effectively.
APPLES scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
APPLES throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
APPLES tries to score with a low kick but Benedito Arsenio moves his leg out of the way.
APPLES lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MR APPLES is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Benedito Arsenio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. APPLES was covering up waiting for the punch and Benedito Arsenio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
APPLES keeping moving, preventing Benedito Arsenio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
APPLES keeping full guard, as Benedito Arsenio tries to pass.
APPLES is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benedito Arsenio controls from within his opponent's guard.
APPLES keeping moving, preventing Benedito Arsenio from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
APPLES swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from APPLES.
Benedito Arsenio defending well as APPLES loads up on a big left hand.

Benedito Arsenio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benedito Arsenio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for APPLES!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
APPLES really wants to buck Benedito Arsenio off and get back to his feet.
Benedito Arsenio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as APPLES is looking to escape.
APPLES is trying to stand.

Benedito Arsenio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… APPLES is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by APPLES and Benedito Arsenio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benedito Arsenio trying to control the position but APPLES is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
APPLES pushes Benedito Arsenio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benedito Arsenio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Benedito Arsenio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedito Arsenio wants to control for a moment but APPLES uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Benedito Arsenio checks a leg kick nicely.
APPLES throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
APPLES works over Benedito Arsenio's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedito Arsenio ducks under a wild hook from APPLES.
Benedito Arsenio dodges the punch combination from APPLES.
APPLES wants to slow Benedito Arsenio down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedito Arsenio blocks a head kick by APPLES.
MR APPLES seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedito Arsenio moves out of range of the body kick from APPLES.
APPLES looks to land a combination but Benedito Arsenio avoids it well.

Benedito Arsenio 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedito Arsenio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio throws a big right hand that misses.

Benedito Arsenio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! APPLES is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! APPLES has escaped and now he's on top!
APPLES wants to stand but Benedito Arsenio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
APPLES wants to stand and escape but instead Benedito Arsenio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MR APPLES has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

APPLES pushes Benedito Arsenio off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from APPLES.
APPLES tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
APPLES misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Benedito Arsenio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
APPLES can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benedito Arsenio controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
MR APPLES showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benedito Arsenio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!