PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conan Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Conan Balboa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Balboa
vs
Apple

186 cm
39
139 lbs
24 - 35 - 0

150 cm
38
130 lbs
4 - 33 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 24 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Apple down.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Apple looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Apple just gets out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked

and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Apple not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa pushes Apple off looking to stand but Apple dives back in and keeps control.
Apple is controlling the pace.
Balboa pushes Apple off looking to stand but Apple dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apple winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Apple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Apple. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apple wants to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch position.
Apple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Apple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Apple tenderised Balboa's leg. Balboa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.

Apple throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balboa was covering up waiting for the punch and Apple finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apple distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Balboa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conan Balboa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
Apple goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apple.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.

Apple drives through with a takedown into guard.
Apple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apple looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apple drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balboa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balboa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balboa!

Balboa wants to stand but Apple has his arm trapped.
Apple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balboa tries to stand but Apple is controlling his head.
Apple wants to control but Balboa postures up.
Apple is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple has his arm trapped.
What's Apple going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling his arm.
Apple tries to buck Balboa off but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa tries to stand but Apple is controlling his head.

Apple sneaks out the side door and pushes Balboa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa dives in and grabs Apple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple fails with the takedown.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Balboa throws a big counter combination but Apple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa throws a body punch but Apple moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Apple thinks about the counter body kick.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a one-two to the body.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Balboa misses the target.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Balboa tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple avoids the body shot from Balboa.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa lands a nice hook to Apple's body. Apple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
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.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple wants to counter with a clinch but Balboa pushes him away.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.

Apple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Apple not doing much here.
Balboa is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple not doing much here.
Apple tries to pass to full mount but Balboa defends it.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple tries to pass to full mount but Balboa defends it.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Apple stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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