PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Apples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think El Sayed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand Up by Trapt. Apples has chosen You're Gonna Get Yours--Public Enemy as his entrance music. Mohammad El Sayed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Apples's chin.

El Sayed
vs
Apples

178 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad El Sayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Apples!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apples shoots in and bounces El Sayed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
El Sayed wants to get back to his feet but Apples is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Apples lands a jab to the nose.
Apples shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Sayed pinned against the cage. El Sayed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

El Sayed clinches.
Apples is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Sayed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Apples.
El Sayed takes a shot to the head.
El Sayed tries to pull guard but Apples holds him up against the cage and eventually El Sayed drops back down to his feet.
El Sayed misses with a knee to the head.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but Apples blocks with his arms.
El Sayed taking a breather.

Apples breaks from the clinch.
El Sayed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apples sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apples shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed shows good takedown defense.
Apples moves out of range of the strikes.
El Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apples looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Sayed is fending him off so far but Apples persists. Nope, El Sayed circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammad El Sayed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Apples.
Apples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Sayed.

Apples scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Apples prevents El Sayed from escaping the position.
El Sayed is breathing heavily.

Apples decides to stand back up.
El Sayed misses with a double jab.
Apples shoots for a takedown but El Sayed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Sayed wants to clinch.
Apples pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces El Sayed back to the cage. Apples follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

El Sayed gets caught flat footed, as Apples shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Apples stands up and waves to El Sayed to follow him.

Apples throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. El Sayed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apples is in El Sayed's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Apples fails with a takedown attempt.
Apples shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed drops his hands momentarily and Apples takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnny Apples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Apples stands up and we're back to a striking position.
El Sayed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Sayed.

Apples looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

El Sayed is working an open guard so Apples takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apples cracks El Sayed with a good jab.
Apples looks for a takedown but El Sayed sprawls well.
Apples fails with a takedown attempt.
Apples blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Apples ducks under a wild hook from El Sayed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Sayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Sayed misses with a body punch

and Apples counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Apples prevents El Sayed from getting back to his feet.

Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!
El Sayed stuffs the takedown attempt from Apples. Apples gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Apples.

Apples stands up.
No luck for Apples with that takedown attempt.
Apples is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Sayed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from El Sayed.
El Sayed misses with a lunging right hand
letting Apples counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apples shoots in and drives through. El Sayed sprawls well.
Apples has a takedown stuffed.
El Sayed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apples.
El Sayed throws a jab but it's blocked by Apples.
El Sayed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Sayed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by El Sayed. That's going to slow Apples down.
El Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apples paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apples lands a jab to the head.
A combination from El Sayed does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Apples throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Sayed was covering up waiting for the punch and Apples finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Apples decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on El Sayed, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Apples dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

El Sayed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apples throws out the jab.
Apples ducks under a wild hook from El Sayed.

A momentary lapse in concentration from El Sayed enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Sayed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
El Sayed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

El Sayed is working an open guard so Apples takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apples fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apples misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Apples misses.
Apples fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad El Sayed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Apples.
Apples circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apples is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Apples avoids the head kick by El Sayed.
Apples shoots in for a takedown but El Sayed shows good takedown defense.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Sayed throws a series of punches but Apples moves out of range.
El Sayed leaves Apples with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Sayed works the jab nicely.
Apples has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apples misses with a takedown attempt - El Sayed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

El Sayed closes the distance and clinches.
El Sayed lands with a light punch inside.
Apples misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Sayed misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Sayed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Apples is trying to force a seperation but El Sayed has the dominant position.
El Sayed is trying to stall.

Apples breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Apples with that takedown attempt.
Apples slips a jab and a cross from El Sayed.

El Sayed closes the distance and clinches.

Apples breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Sayed throws a head kick but Apples moves out of range.
Apples fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by El Sayed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apples tries for a takedown but El Sayed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apples is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Sayed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apples is defended easily by El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Sayed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apples on the side of the head.
Apples dives in and grabs El Sayed's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Sayed pushes down on Apples's head and hops out.
Apples displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Sayed throws out the jab.
Apples shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Sayed defends it nicely.
El Sayed lands a head kick. Apples smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
El Sayed lands with a slapping head kick.
El Sayed misses with a two punch combination.
Apples moves forwards but El Sayed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
El Sayed scores with a head kick.

Apples darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apples decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
El Sayed misses with the combination.
Apples closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Sayed circles away.
Apples avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apples shoots for a double leg takedown but El Sayed sprawls well. He's pushed Apples's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by El Sayed.
A good leg kick by El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses.

El Sayed moves into range and clinches up with Apples.
Apples scores with a shoulder strike.
El Sayed with a knee to the head.

Apples pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Sayed misses with a two punch combination.

Apples drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apples stands up from guard. Let's bang!
El Sayed stuffs the takedown attempt from Apples. Apples gets slowly back to his feet.
El Sayed leaves Apples with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apples.
Apples fails to land the takedown.
El Sayed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Sayed.
El Sayed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Sayed takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Apples shoots in and gets a takedown into El Sayed's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Apples stands up and waves to El Sayed to follow him.
Apples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Sayed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Apples will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Apples lunges at El Sayed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by El Sayed's hand.
Apples looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Sayed is fending him off so far but Apples persists. Nope, El Sayed circles away and we're back to standing.

Apples shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. El Sayed is trying to defend but Apples finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
El Sayed is trying to stand.

Apples stands up and beckons El Sayed to join him on the feet.
Apples looks for a takedown but El Sayed sprawls well.
El Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apples paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apples will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohammad El Sayed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Apples.
El Sayed throws a sloppy head kick and Apples moves out of range easily.
El Sayed misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apples shoots in but no luck this time.
Apples shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Sayed as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apples takes one on the button.
El Sayed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by El Sayed.
Apples connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Sayed's hands.

A momentary lapse in concentration from El Sayed enables Apples to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Sayed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
El Sayed wants to stand and escape but Apples is having none of it.

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

Apples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. El Sayed did well to prevent Apples getting side control.
El Sayed pushes Apples off looking to stand but Apples dives back in and keeps control.

Apples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows El Sayed to get to his feet.
Apples avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Apples looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
El Sayed is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apples decides to stand and escape the position.

Apples scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Apples stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
El Sayed slips under a jab from Apples.
El Sayed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apples shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Sayed pinned against the cage. El Sayed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Sayed looks to score with a jab to the body but Apples is just out of range.
El Sayed works over Apples's head and body with a nice combination.
Apples connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Sayed. El Sayed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Sayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apples fails with a takedown attempt.
El Sayed moves in looking to clinch but Apples pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apples fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging El Sayed to the ground. Apples is now in El Sayed's guard.
El Sayed wants to stand up but Apples is controlling him.

El Sayed is working an open guard so Apples takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apples shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Sayed wants to clinch.
Apples shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Sayed as he avoids it easily.
El Sayed throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Sayed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apples on the side of the head.
El Sayed scores with a jab. Apples acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apples shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Sayed defends it nicely.
Apples takes one on the button.
El Sayed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apples moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mohammad El Sayed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed leaves Apples with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apples on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Apples bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apples closes the distance and clinches up with El Sayed, looking for a takedown. Apples pushes El Sayed against the cage but El Sayed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from El Sayed.
Apples takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammad El Sayed is winning the standup battle so far.
Apples fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apples might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
El Sayed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apples's head.
El Sayed throws a head kick but Apples moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apples is defended easily by El Sayed.
El Sayed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apples missing with a left hand there. El Sayed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnny Apples is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Apples fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging El Sayed to the ground. Apples is now in El Sayed's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Apples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Apples 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

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