PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Romeiro
vs
Apple

225 cm
35
130 lbs
10 - 20 - 0

150 cm
27
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Apple tries to sprawl out of it but Romeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apple but Apple pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romeiro blocks an uppercut.
Apple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romeiro stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Apple wants to stall.
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple pushes off an throws an elbow but Romeiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro won't allow it.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apple.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.

Apple darts in and clinches Romeiro up against the cage.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Romeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinkynho Romeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romeiro is breathing heavily.

Apple rushes Romeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romeiro smiles and moves away.

Apple darts in and clinches Romeiro up against the cage.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romeiro misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Apple moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Romeiro misses.
Romeiro blocks a jab.
Romeiro fails to land the takedown.
Apple misses with a series of wild punches.
Romeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Apple catches Romeiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romeiro's waist but Romeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.

Romeiro gets caught napping as Apple dives in and scores a takedown. Romeiro manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romeiro keeping moving, preventing Apple from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ipad Apple wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Romeiro. No joy for Apple on that attempt.

Apple clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romeiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Romeiro gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romeiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apple fails to pull guard.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.
Romeiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Romeiro wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romeiro wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Romeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Apple sprawls well. He's pushed Romeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple throws a right and a left that both miss.

Apple gets a clinch.
Romeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Apple up against the cage.
Apple looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro taking a breather.
Romeiro working Apple over with knees to the body.
Romeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Apple tries to stall but Romeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romeiro working Apple over with knees to the body.
Romeiro wants to stall.
Romeiro blocks the elbow strike.
Romeiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Romeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apple in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Romeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Romeiro.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Apple wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple stalling in the clinch but Romeiro improves position.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romeiro smiles and moves away.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Romeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Apple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romeiro thows a huge punch but Apple dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romeiro is thwarting Apple's attempts to control the position.
Romeiro prevents Apple from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeiro as he jumps to the side.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Romeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romeiro shoots in but Apple avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinkynho Romeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Romeiro throws a head kick but Apple moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Romeiro.
Apple avoids the head kick by Romeiro.
Apple shoots in but Romeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Apple.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.

Romeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romeiro slows down the pace here.
Romeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro misses 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 wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to break free but Romeiro has control.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple looking to stall.
Apple working hard to break the clinch.
Romeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Romeiro.
Romeiro tries to stall but Apple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romeiro trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apple as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apple as he jumps to the side.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Apple tries for a takedown but Romeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romeiro looks for a takedown but Apple sprawls well.
Apple looks for a takedown but Romeiro sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romeiro blocks a head kick by Apple.

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 Pinkynho Romeiro.
I think Romeiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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