PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ipad Apple is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Apple
vs
Romeiro

150 cm
27
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
35
130 lbs
9 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 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 9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apple rushes Romeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romeiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apple misses with a punch on the inside.
Romeiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Romeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apple's face.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Romeiro controls his hands.
Romeiro is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romeiro has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Apple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeiro looks for a takedown but Apple sprawls well.

Apple closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Romeiro to the mat! Romeiro manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apple trying to control but Romeiro is working from the bottom.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ipad Apple.

Apple instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Romeiro tries to tie him up.
Romeiro lands an uppercut.
Apple being controlled against the cage.
Romeiro receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Romeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Romeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries for a takedown but Romeiro manages to get underhooks.
Romeiro stalling in the clinch but Apple improves position.
Romeiro blocks an elbow strike from Apple.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romeiro to keep the fight standing.
Romeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romeiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Apple up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Romeiro fails with the takedown
and Apple counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romeiro has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro fails with the takedown.
Romeiro looks winded!
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romeiro as he avoids it easily.

Apple instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romeiro landing knees to the head.
Romeiro misses with a knee strike.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple tries to circle away but Romeiro has him pinned against the cage.
Romeiro missing with knees to the body.
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 Ipad Apple will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Romeiro is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Romeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Apple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romeiro shoots for a takedown but Apple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ipad Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.

Apple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romeiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Apple wants a takedown but no success here.
Romeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple is trying to break free.
Romeiro landing knees to the head.
Romeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romeiro keeps control of Apple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Romeiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Romeiro is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romeiro has his back to the cage.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romeiro smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.

Apple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romeiro's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to take a breather but Romeiro is having none of it.
Apple is just content to waste time from the top position. Romeiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Apple looking to sit in guard and control but Romeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romeiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Romeiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apple is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apple is working hard here to advance position.
Romeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apple is trying to control the position but Romeiro postures up.
Romeiro throwing strikes but missing.
Apple can't keep his opponent in guard - Romeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romeiro is pressing down on Apple's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apple is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nice strikes from Romeiro there.
Apple is trying to control but can't.
Apple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple wants to control but Romeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romeiro works his way into side control.
Apple tries to buck Romeiro off but Romeiro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pinkynho Romeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Romeiro connects with a high kick.
Apple displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romeiro.
Apple blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
Apple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense.
Romeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apple tries to avoid it but Romeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apple to the ground. Apple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeiro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apple defends it nicely.
Romeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple can't get the takedown.
Romeiro'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.
Romeiro taking a breather.
Romeiro seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Romeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
Romeiro wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
No luck for Romeiro with that takedown attempt.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romeiro but Romeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apple looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.
Apple throws a wild body kick that Romeiro sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romeiro defends it nicely.
Ipad Apple is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple scores with a hook to the body. Romeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apple misses with a body kick.

Apple has closed the distance and engaged Romeiro in a clinch.
Romeiro is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romeiro down to the mat. Romeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple tries for a takedown but Romeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Romeiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Apple's guard.
Romeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apple is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romeiro throwing strikes from guard but Apple blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romeiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apple tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apple striking off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple can't keep his opponent in guard - Romeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apple keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkynho Romeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romeiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinkynho Romeiro!