PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Apples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apples is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Gonna Get Yours--Public Enemy. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein
vs
Apples

165 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Apples!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Apples to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apples gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Apples avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a triangle but Apples pushes his legs off easily.

Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.

Apples gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.

Apples is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's half guard.

Apples stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A decent looking cross lands there for Apples.

Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Apples gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Apples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein did well to prevent Apples getting side control.

Apples stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Apples gets to his feet. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apples changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Apples decides to stand back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Apples decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Apples throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apples is in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working for a triangle but Apples defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apples scores with a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Apples throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein was covering up waiting for the punch and Apples finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Apples stands up from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard - Apples perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apples lands with a nice body punch.
Apples scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Apples. Beautiful body shot.

Apples looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Apples decides to stand and escape the position.

Apples manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard now, I'm sure.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apples doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apples manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working an open guard so Apples takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Apples shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apples showed some decent athleticism there.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Apples gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Apples shoots in and gets a takedown into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Apples.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Apples drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Apples decides to stand back up.
Apples is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Apples throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Apples dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Apples scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Apples decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Apples lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Apples drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Apples must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Apples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein did well to prevent Apples getting side control.
Apples prevents Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apples stands up from half guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnny Apples has got the better of the ground game so far.

Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to sprawl but Apples drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to improve his position.

Apples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Apples decides to return to a standing position.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught flat footed, as Apples shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apples stands up from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard - Apples perhaps looking for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Apples.

Apples gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Apples manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Apples gets a takedown into half guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.

Apples escapes and gets back to his feet.
Apples scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apples gets to his feet - Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein follows without any prompting.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Apples stands up and waves to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to follow him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Apples gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to improve position but can't.

Apples stands up and beckons Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apples got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apples has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's legs - danger averted.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Apples gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Apples shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apples pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Apples decides to stand up.

Apples gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Apples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back.

Apples stands up out of the half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apples circles away.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets caught flat footed, as Apples shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Apples darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apples pulls his head out easily.

Apples stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Apples shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Apples cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with an open hand slap.
Johnny Apples seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to get back to full guard.

Apples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to get to his feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swinging wildly here.

Apples drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, up you get!
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apples shoots in and bounces Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Apples stands and steps away. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Apples decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein trying to get back to full guard but Apples takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Apples stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in but no luck this time.
Apples scores with a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes one to the side of the head.

Apples shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.

Apples gets to his feet. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein or perhaps it was just good defense by Apples which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.

Apples drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Apples stands up.
Johnny Apples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apples avoids a punch combination nicely.

Apples shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apples was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Apples stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Apples darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Apples is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Apples decides to return to a standing position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with a takedown attempt.

Apples shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Apples decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Apples is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Apples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apples 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Apples!