PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Apple
vs
Balboa

150 cm
35
130 lbs
4 - 22 - 0

186 cm
36
139 lbs
13 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Apple backing away here, and Balboa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa misses with a hook.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Apple sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Apple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple delivers a nice body kick.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Apple.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple walks into a left hand.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple is looking to chop away at Balboa's legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apple takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Balboa both land. Nice combination.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked

and Apple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
A cross from Balboa lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Apple looks to throw the jab but Balboa is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa scores with a body shot.
Apple misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Apple does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa 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.
Apple thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balboa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apple tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple moves away from the strike by Balboa.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
and Apple counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!