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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Iphone Apple has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 cm
39
79 lbs
8 - 43 - 1 |
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170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
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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 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Brown! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Brown advances position into side control! Brown working the body and head with strikes. Brown controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Apple has escaped the position, nice work there. The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown is putting a hurting on Apple here, landing some big shots from side control. 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 being controlled for a moment. Apple gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Apple is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown working Apple over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown with the ground and pound from mount. Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Apple looks a forlorn figure.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Brown is continuing to stall. Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Apple is trying desperately to improve position. Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Apple defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Brown lands a nice shot to the head. Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Apple tries to hold on but Brown postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brown feints and as Apple raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Apple working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Apple is trying to get back to half guard. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apple takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Apple's shoulder. That is not cool. Nino Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apple struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown is staying tight to Apple's torso, preventing him from escaping. Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brown wants to stand but Apple is controlling his arm. Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Apple's shoulder. That is not cool. Brown wants to control but Apple is keeping him busy. Brown controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Apple has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position. Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Apple is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brown won't allow Apple to sweep him here. 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. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Apple is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now. Brown manages to pull guard.
Apple is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Apple tries to clinch up. Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Apple sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Apple is trying to escape back to his feet but Brown uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Apple trying his best to control but Brown has mounted him. Apple is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Brown won't let Apple get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apple tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Apple that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Apple is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount. Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Brown lands a couple of good shots and Apple has given up his back, trying to escape the position! You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Apple covers up after that shot from Brown.
Good control from Brown. Brown is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Apple knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Apple for a finish. Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown tightening his grip on Apple, looking for the choke. Brown looking to break Apple's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Apple remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Apple is defending well though. Brown let's go of the attempt for now. Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nino Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Brown is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Apple has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Brown has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Apple taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Brown doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nino Brown!
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