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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conan Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
27 - 36 - 0 |
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130 lbs
4 - 37 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
27 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
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.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Apple has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Apple controlling the position.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to escape the position but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple 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 Balboa's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Apple to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apple tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apple to the ground. Apple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Balboa prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa won't allow it.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apple working the ground and pound from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Apple is in control.
Apple working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Apple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Apple politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apple prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balboa is not content to let Apple control the position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apple.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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