PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 516 p4p, 75 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 426 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Applegate
vs
Boag

182 cm
32
180 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

170 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Applegate - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Boag.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch but Boag moves away
and Boag counters with an inside leg kick.

Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boag blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Boag is trying to stall.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Boag.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag is trying to stall.
Boag blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Applegate misses with a straight right.
Applegate looks for a takedown but Boag sprawls well.
Boag throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.

Applegate has managed to clinch.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boag.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boag.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boag.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Applegate is working Boag over against the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate gets through Boag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Boag.
Applegate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Boag 's eye.

It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.
Applegate slows down the pace here.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Boag throws an elbow that misses.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Boag working aggressively here.
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boag.
Applegate leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate is leaning against Boag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boag.
Boag takes an elbow to the temple.
Boag avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boag.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Boag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Boag into the cage.

Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boag walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boag 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 Applegate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Applegate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Applegate has Boag up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boag can do to turn this around?
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boag avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Boag lands a body shot.
Boag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boag misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Boag takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boag working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boag fails to land.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boag prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Boag misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Boag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Boag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boag.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boag.
Boag misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Boag.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Boag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boag scores with a shoulder strike.
Boag effectively controlling the action here.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.

Applegate breaks the clinch.
Boag misses with a body kick.

Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boag blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boag is defending well for now.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Boag.
Boag effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Applegate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boag flicks out a counter leg kick but Applegate steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boag. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Boag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boag prevents a body shot from Applegate.

Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Boag pushes him off.
Applegate tries to clinch but Boag is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boag moves away.
Chris Boag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boag moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boag connects with the punch.
Applegate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Boag is rocked!
Boag is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boag connects with the punch.
Chris Boag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boag is looking to chop away at Applegate's legs.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Boag lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate misses with a series of wild punches.

Applegate rushes Boag and presses him up against the cage.
Chris Boag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Boag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boag working aggressively here.
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Boag.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Boag blocks it.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boag blocks the elbow strike.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate being controlled against the cage.
Boag working aggressively here.
Applegate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boag lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Boag into the cage.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Boag slows down the pace here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Abner Applegate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).