PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iphone 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
35
79 lbs
8 - 22 - 1

186 cm
36
139 lbs
11 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 8 - 22 - 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 11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
It looked like Apple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa lands with a hook. Apple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Apple is rocked!

It looks like Iphone Apple has been cut.
A combination from Apple does no damage.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balboa's head.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
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.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Apple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iphone Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa lands with an uppercut that bounces Apple off the cage and back into range.
Oh Apple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a two punch combo.
Apple seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Balboa looks to move away, Apple throws a big counter combo bu Balboa just gets out of the way.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apple backing away here, and Balboa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balboa checks it well.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa flicks out a counter leg kick but Apple steps away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apple counters with a left and a right that stings Balboa.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa punishes Apple's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Iphone Apple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apple as he jumps to the side.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Nice combo by Balboa! Oh, that's hurt him - Apple falls to the canvas and Balboa follows him into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Apple is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling his arm.
Apple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balboa tries to stand but Apple is controlling his head.
Apple holds on to Balboa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Apple struggling a bit here.
Apple is trying to improve his position.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple has his arm trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.

Balboa waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Apple. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Apple to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple looking for a sweep. Not yet Apple, not yet.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple has control of Balboa's left arm, preventing Balboa from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying to keep Balboa in close.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Apple wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a nice leg kick.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
Balboa lands with a hook. Apple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa is breathing heavily.

Apple clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
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 Iphone Apple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.

Apple shoots in and gets a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Apple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apple looking to pass the guard.
Apple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balboa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Apple dives into side control.
Apple is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balboa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Apple sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Balboa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Balboa being controlled for a moment.
Apple tries to advance to mount but can't.

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.
Apple wants to control for a moment but Balboa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Apple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apple wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Balboa.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Balboa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.

Balboa catches Apple napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Apple to the canvas!
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 has his hands on Balboa's head, controlling the position.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apple is pulling down on Balboa's head. It's preventing any offense from Balboa, at least for the moment.
Apple tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iphone 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apple's guard.

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

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