PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan Balboa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Apple
vs
Balboa

150 cm
36
130 lbs
4 - 25 - 0

186 cm
37
139 lbs
16 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 25 - 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 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Apple down.
Apple misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa cracks Apple with an open hand slap.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa lands with a shot to the body.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple tried to counter with a leg kick but Balboa avoided it.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple checks a leg kick.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Apple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa flicks out a counter leg kick but Apple steps away.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
A big right from Apple misses.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Apple's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Apple.

Apple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Apple stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Apple scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balboa is trying to stand.
Apple lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
Balboa scores with a sloppy right hand. Apple should have avoided that one.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apple.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple thinks about countering with a head kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple throws a quick counter head kick but Balboa was just out of range.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Donk. Balboa catches Apple right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.

Apple looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Apple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balboa on his heels. He'll look to pass Balboa's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stand up but Apple is controlling him.
Apple tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Apple has a closed guard, preventing Balboa from standing up.
Apple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Apple tries to get out of the position.
Apple wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Apple working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Balboa.
I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!