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). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Balboa
vs
Apple

186 cm
40
139 lbs
26 - 35 - 0

150 cm
38
130 lbs
4 - 35 - 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 26 - 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 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple lands a nice looking body shot.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Apple gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
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.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Despite the aggression on Apple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.

Apple scores with a takedown into Balboa's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Apple with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Apple is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apple is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Apple 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apple must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there

and Apple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Apple.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Apple postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balboa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apple, into his guard.

Balboa wants to get up but he can't break Apple's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apple is on top in guard.

Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Apple lands a couple of elbows.
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 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.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
It seemed like Apple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by Apple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with a hook.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Apple lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
letting Apple counter with a right hand.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apple as he jumps to the side.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Apple circles away.

Apple gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Apple tries to advance to mount but can't.
Apple scores with punches from side control.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Apple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Apple scoring with punches and elbows.
Apple prevents Balboa from escaping the position.
Apple lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apple tries for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Apple lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple working the ground and pound.
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!
Balboa tries to escape but Apple is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
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!

Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa throws a big counter combination but Apple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Apple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Apple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Apple throws an overhand right that lands on Balboa's shoulder, as Balboa tries to avoid the shot.

Apple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Apple off in order to stand up. Apple Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is pushing Apple's head away, looking to escape. Apple manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa being controlled for a moment.
Apple looks up at the clock and then as Balboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Apple smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Apple staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to buck Apple off.
Balboa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Apple taking a breather here.
Apple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.

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.

Apple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balboa, who protects the arm well.

Apple tries for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is trying to buck Apple off.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conan Balboa.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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