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). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romeiro
vs
Apple

225 cm
45
71 lbs
37 - 52 - 0

150 cm
37
130 lbs
4 - 30 - 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 37 - 52 - 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 4 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apple.

Romeiro is rocked!
Apple is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romeiro.
Oh Romeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Romeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apple counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Apple misses.
Romeiro connects with a solid leg kick.

Apple instigates a clinch.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
Apple blocks an elbow strike.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romeiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apple blocking some punches.
Romeiro tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romeiro throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romeiro throws an elbow that misses.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Romeiro.
Romeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple avoids a wild elbow strike from Romeiro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.
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 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Romeiro - just one landing.
Romeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Romeiro throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple shoots in but Romeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Romeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romeiro scores with a shot to the body.
Romeiro looks to throw the jab but Apple is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Romeiro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Apple pushes Romeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Romeiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apple.
Apple fails to pull guard.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Romeiro has double underhooks.
Romeiro missing with knees to the body.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Romeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Romeiro.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Romeiro controls the action.
Apple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apple tries to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling the position.
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 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Romeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apple wants to break free but Romeiro has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apple tries to break free but Romeiro pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romeiro is defending well.
Romeiro effectively controlling the action here.
Apple looking for a takedown.
Apple avoiding damage as Romeiro throws knees to the body.
Apple avoids a wild elbow strike from Romeiro.
Romeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Romeiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romeiro lands a left hand.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Romeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apple, pushing him back against the cage.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Romeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romeiro misses with a knee strike.
Romeiro trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
Romeiro tries to stall but Apple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romeiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Romeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Romeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romeiro misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romeiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Apple is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romeiro is keeping busy.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Romeiro controls the action.
Romeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romeiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Romeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Romeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Apple clinches.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Romeiro.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romeiro smiles and moves away.
Romeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Apple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romeiro scores with a leg kick.
Romeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Romeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Romeiro sprawls well.
A jab from Romeiro misses.
Romeiro misses the shot to the body.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Romeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romeiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romeiro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romeiro, right into the meat.
Romeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Romeiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeiro as he jumps to the side.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Romeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?

Apple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Apple looking to sit in guard and control but Romeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romeiro with a nice head shot there.
Romeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Apple's brow.
Romeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Romeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Apple on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Romeiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romeiro connects with a nice short shot to Apple's temple.
Apple has hold of Romeiro's hands but Romeiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romeiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro avoids the attempt from Apple to control.
Apple slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Romeiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Apple with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romeiro is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romeiro trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Romeiro is nestled in close to Apple, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apple trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Romeiro manages to pass to mount!
Romeiro working Apple over with strikes here.
Romeiro is landing with some decent strikes but Apple is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romeiro looking to finish Apple with some ground and pound. This is bad for Apple!
Pinkynho Romeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romeiro unloading with bombs!
Apple takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Romeiro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romeiro prevents Apple from getting the reversal.
Apple tries to hold on but Romeiro pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apple wants to hold on but Romeiro pushes him away.
Romeiro lands a nice shot to the head.
Apple is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romeiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple is trying to escape the mount.
Romeiro scoring with strikes but Apple is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Apple looks a forlorn figure.
Apple is looking to improve his position but Romeiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Romeiro is landing with some decent strikes but Apple is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Romeiro with a couple of short strikes.
Romeiro landing strikes from the mount and Apple is in trouble!
Apple is working to get back to half guard.
Apple tries to lock up and control but Romeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apple is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romeiro landing strikes from the mount and Apple is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Romeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Romeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apple as he avoids it easily.
Pinkynho Romeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Romeiro throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romeiro.
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.

Apple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Apple fails to pull guard.
Romeiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeiro has Apple pressed against the cage.
Apple is working for takedown but Romeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro can't break the clinch.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Romeiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Romeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Romeiro lands an elbow inside that Apple shrugs off.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Apple pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romeiro throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Apple closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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 blocks an elbow strike from Romeiro.
Apple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Romeiro.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Romeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romeiro but Romeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Romeiro. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romeiro but Romeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Apple's head back.

Apple clinches up against the cage.
Romeiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Romeiro lands an elbow that stopped Apple in his tracks for a moment.
Romeiro with a knee to the head.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Apple stops a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Apple prevents a takedown attempt there.

Romeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romeiro scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romeiro cracks Apple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romeiro misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
Apple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinkynho Romeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romeiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkynho Romeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romeiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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