PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between john appleseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Phaedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john appleseed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

appleseed
vs
Phaedo

173 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, john appleseed !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blind Phaedo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
appleseed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phaedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

appleseed rushes Phaedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

appleseed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
appleseed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
appleseed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phaedo is not content to let appleseed control the position.
appleseed wants to pass the guard but Phaedo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
appleseed thows a huge punch but Phaedo dodges it nicely.
appleseed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
appleseed passes the guard and advances to mount!
appleseed wants to control the pace but Phaedo is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
appleseed controlling from the full mount.
Phaedo looks gassed!

appleseed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phaedo is on top in guard.
appleseed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phaedo is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phaedo wants to control from the top but appleseed keeps moving.
Phaedo won't allow appleseed to sweep him here.
appleseed controls Phaedo momentarily but Phaedo frees himself.
appleseed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phaedo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
appleseed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

appleseed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
appleseed wants to free his trapped foot but Phaedo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
appleseed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phaedo on the ground.
appleseed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
appleseed tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phaedo controls his leg.
appleseed thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phaedo to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaedo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
appleseed with a flurry of punches that miss.
appleseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
appleseed is looking to work some ground and pound but Phaedo has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
appleseed shoots in but Phaedo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
appleseed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phaedo's waist but Phaedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing appleseed off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Phaedo or perhaps it was just good defense by appleseed which made him look bad.
Phaedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts appleseed as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

john appleseed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

appleseed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
appleseed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
appleseed working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phaedo's thigh. Phaedo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
appleseed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phaedo is proving hard to escape from.
appleseed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phaedo is breathing heavily.
appleseed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
appleseed thows a big elbow that misses.
appleseed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. appleseed connects with a nice short shot to Phaedo's temple.
appleseed trying to control from half guard but Phaedo is working away.
appleseed lands strikes from half guard.
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. appleseed connects with a nice short shot to Phaedo's temple.
appleseed is taking a breather. Phaedo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phaedo wants to control but appleseed is keeping busy.

That's two 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.
appleseed controlling the action here.
appleseed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phaedo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
appleseed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
appleseed wants to get back to his feet.
Phaedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaedo is refusing to be controlled, as appleseed sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

appleseed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phaedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phaedo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
appleseed is looking to take a break and control but Phaedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
appleseed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phaedo's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
appleseed trying to control the action but Phaedo is working from the bottom.
appleseed is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
appleseed landing some decent shots from guard.
appleseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
appleseed wanted to stand there but Phaedo had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
appleseed landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

john appleseed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

appleseed moves into range and clinches up with Phaedo.
Phaedo gets underhooks to prevent appleseed 's takedown attempt.
Phaedo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
appleseed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
appleseed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phaedo smiles and moves away.
appleseed is looking to clinch.
Phaedo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and appleseed counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
appleseed missing with knees to the body.
appleseed missing with knees to the body.
appleseed lands a nice uppercut.
Phaedo jumps guard but appleseed stands there with Phaedo around his waist. Phaedo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phaedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

appleseed breaks from the clinch.
appleseed fails with an attempt to clinch.

appleseed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phaedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from appleseed .
Phaedo trying to control here.
appleseed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
appleseed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phaedo defending well though.
appleseed wants to control but Phaedo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
appleseed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
appleseed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phaedo!
appleseed controlling his opponent.
appleseed wants to control the pace but Phaedo is squirming around nicely.
appleseed landing strikes, looking to finish!
Phaedo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

appleseed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Phaedo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Phaedo!
appleseed working a defensive guard but Phaedo manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
appleseed trying to control but Phaedo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Phaedo looking for the choke but no joy.
appleseed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
appleseed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
appleseed is working hard here to advance position.
Phaedo manages to capitalize on a mistake by appleseed to take his back!
Phaedo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
appleseed tries to break free.
Blind Phaedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phaedo is landing with strikes from the back.
appleseed wants to escape the position.
appleseed breaks Phaedo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
appleseed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phaedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to john appleseed .
Well appleseed 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john appleseed !