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 will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Apple
vs
Balboa

150 cm
40
130 lbs
4 - 38 - 0

186 cm
41
139 lbs
28 - 36 - 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 - 38 - 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 28 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
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 tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apple defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.

Apple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Balboa.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple 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 Balboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple lands a right hook to the body.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 checks a low kick from Balboa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Despite the aggression on Balboa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Apple looking to score a takedown here. Balboa is defending well but Apple drives through and ends up in Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Balboa won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple won't let him.
Apple is pulling down on Balboa's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Apple manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apple manages to avoid it.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Apple lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Apple. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Good shot there by Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.

Apple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apple working aggressively here.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apple. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.

Apple gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apple decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
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.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.

Apple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apple asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is putting a hurting on Balboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balboa is trying to buck Apple off.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Apple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apple grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple scores with punches from side control.
Apple creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple staying calm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apple landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is letting Apple control him for a moment.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Apple controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 head kick misses from Apple.
Apple looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.

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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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