PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ipad Apple has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Apple
vs
Webb

150 cm
30
130 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

178 cm
35
145 lbs
28 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 7 - 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 28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Webb!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.

Webb gets a clinch.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Webb has Apple pressed against the cage, preventing Apple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Webb obliges.
Webb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Webb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
Webb lands a knee to the body.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Webb 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.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Apple wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Webb obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Webb 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.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb keeps control of Apple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Apple can't get the takedown.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Webb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Apple is trying to push Webb away but Webb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Webb tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Apple misses with a knee to the head.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb fails to land with a series of punches.
Webb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Webb is looking to clinch.
Webb fails with an attempt to clinch.

Webb clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Webb blocks an elbow strike.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apple wants to break free but Webb has control.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Webb lands an elbow inside that Apple shrugs off.
Tyrone Webb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apple takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Webb as Apple tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Webb working Apple over with knees to the body.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb crunches a lovely knee into Apple's ribcage.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Webb is controlling him.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webb to keep the fight standing.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Apple trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Webb 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.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Apple is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Apple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb lands a knee to the body.
Webb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Apple is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Webb 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.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Webb as Apple tries to tie him up.
Webb scores a nice knee to the body.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apple's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Apple jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Webb has Apple pushed against the cage.
Apple jumps guard but Webb stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Webb misses the shot to the body.

Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Webb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webb lands a good knee to the midsection. Apple won't want to take too many of those.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Webb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Webb.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Webb obliges.
Apple tries to circle away but Webb has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple jumps guard but Webb stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Apple tries for a takedown but Webb manages to get underhooks.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Webb.
Webb missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb is defending well.
Webb lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Apple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb is defending well.
Webb tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Webb keeps control of Apple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Webb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Webb misses with an elbow over the top.
Webb has Apple pressed against the cage, preventing Apple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Webb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone Webb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apple slips a straight right by Webb.

Apple moves into the clinch.
Webb is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple takes a knee to the side of the body.
Apple looking to stall.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Apple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Webb!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Webb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Webb!