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). Ipad Apple had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Apple
vs
Balboa

150 cm
41
130 lbs
4 - 52 - 0

186 cm
42
88 lbs
37 - 42 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 52 - 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 37 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Balboa.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
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.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.

Apple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Apple wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apple gets to his feet. Balboa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Apple dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick

and Apple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking to pass the guard.
Apple stops Balboa from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apple avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
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.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple checks a leg kick.

Apple moves into the clinch.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa misses with a double jab

and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apple lands a nice short elbow.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
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.

Apple shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Apple seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple wants to free his trapped foot but Balboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balboa lands with a right hand.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Balboa feints a counter leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
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.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

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