PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wahl
vs
Apple

167 cm
30
145 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

150 cm
30
130 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Wahl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Apple tries to clinch there but Wahl circles away.
Apple lands a high kick!
Apple shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wahl eats them both and turns towards Apple to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Wahl is rocked!
Wahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apple.
Oh Wahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Wahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wahl stuffs the takedown.
Wahl darts in looking for a takedown but Apple gets double underhooks and turns Wahl into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahl wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Wahl . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wahl smiles and moves away.
Apple fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Wahl shoots in for a takedown but Apple shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple fails with the takedown
and Wahl counters with an outside leg kick.
Wahl fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Wahl misses
enabling Apple to counter with a crisp jab.
Apple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wahl circles away.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Wahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is looking to clinch but Wahl is avoiding it.
Wahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Wahl misses with a double jab.
Wahl misses with a body kick.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Wahl tries to clinch but Apple moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahl . Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Wahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Wahl misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wahl misses with a double jab
and Wahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wahl leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Apple does no damage.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt

and Wahl counters with a takedown into side control.

Wahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wahl trying to control the action but Apple is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple tries to buck Wahl off but Wahl is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahl is putting a hurting on Apple here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apple tries to improve position but can't.
Wahl wants to stand but Apple has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here as Wahl stalls from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ipad Apple will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Wahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Wahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple lands a right hook to the body.

Wahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wahl postures up and lands a big shot to Apple's brow.

Apple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Apple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahl defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wahl is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahl defends well.

Wahl stands and steps away. Apple gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apple wants to clinch up but Wahl keeps it at a distance.
Wahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple lands a two punch combo.
Apple throws a leg kick which misses Wahl 's front leg but catches the back leg as Wahl tries to avoid it.
Apple fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wahl gets a double leg takedown into Apple's guard.

Apple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahl defends well.
Wahl content to stall in guard here.
Wahl wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahl prevents Apple from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wahl wants to stand but Apple is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wahl wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wahl is really struggling to control Apple but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Wahl wants to get up but he can't break Apple's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because George Wahl just wasn't active enough.
Wahl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apple pinned against the cage. Apple gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Apple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Apple has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Apple.
Wahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wahl missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wahl is trying to drag Apple to the mat but Apple just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Wahl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Apple throws a leg kick which misses Wahl 's front leg but catches the back leg as Wahl tries to avoid it.
Wahl tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.

Wahl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apple looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apple wants to control but Wahl postures up.
Wahl wants to control but Apple is keeping him busy.
Wahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
Apple is looking to regain half guard here but Wahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Apple is trying to control Wahl 's posture but Wahl avoids it.
Apple taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple is trying to get back to half guard.
Wahl gets to mount! Apple was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
George Wahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wahl unloading with bombs!
Wahl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Apple wants to hold on but Wahl pushes him away.

Wahl looking to secure an arm triangle but Apple defends it well.
Apple can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Apple wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Apple looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Wahl patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apple trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wahl has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Apple's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple is really stuck here.
Apple controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Apple rolls, trying to escape but Wahl keeps control of the position.

Wahl working for the choke.
Wahl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apple wants to control his opponent's hands but Wahl gets his hands free.

Apple won't enjoy being in this position. Wahl looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Apple is tapping - it's over boys! Wahl picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Wahl !