PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Chatillon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chatillon
vs
Apple

172 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
28
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Chatillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatillon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chatillon throws an overhand right that lands on Apple's shoulder, as Apple tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Chatillon. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Chatillon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chatillon misses with an uppercut. Apple saw that one coming.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chatillon throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Apple counters by moving into the clinch.
Apple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple tries to stall but Chatillon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Apple manages to break the clinch.
Chatillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Chatillon looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.
Apple fails with the takedown.
Thomas Chatillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Chatillon misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon misses with a jab to the body
and Apple counters with a thumping low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple wants to clinch up but Chatillon keeps it at a distance.
Chatillon misses the shot to the body.
Chatillon takes a swing at Apple's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apple. Chatillon shrugs it off though.
Chatillon shoots in for a double leg but Apple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apple lands a nice hook to Chatillon's body. Chatillon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apple controls Chatillon momentarily but Chatillon frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatillon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apple wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatillon wants to pass the guard but Apple is keeping the position.
Chatillon advances to half guard.
Chatillon wants to take a breather but Apple is having none of it.

Chatillon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Apple is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Chatillon!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Chatillon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.