PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Apollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vernon
vs
Apollo

183 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon motions for Apollo to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Apollo misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.

Apollo pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo has Vernon pressed against the cage.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Apollo is trying to stall.
Vernon avoiding damage as Apollo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo is trying to stall.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo slowing the pace effectively.
Apollo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vernon avoids it.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Vernon lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon prevents Apollo from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apollo has his back to the cage.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.

Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vernon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bobby Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollo.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Vernon is wise to it.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vernon gets a clinch.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vernon.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vernon.
Apollo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon scores with a shot to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Vernon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Vernon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Vernon pushes Apollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Vernon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries a knee to the head but Vernon blocks it.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vernon to keep the fight standing.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Bobby Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Vernon lands a right hand.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with an elbow strike.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vernon avoids the damage to the body.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo avoiding damage as Vernon throws knees to the body.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Vernon holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo taking a breather.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Bobby Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Apollo.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo misses with the head strike.

Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Vernon misses.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Vernon lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Vernon shrugs it off though.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Vernon sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Apollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Vernon shrugs it off though.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Apollo lands but Vernon takes it in his stride.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo digs a good hook to Vernon's body.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Apollo cracks Vernon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.

Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apollo slips a straight right by Vernon.
Apollo thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Vernon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apollo has Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Apollo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a good, hard body kick but Vernon shrugs it off.
Apollo misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Apollo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo stalling the fight.

Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Apollo! Vernon is out on his feet! Apollo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vernon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vernon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Apollo!
A victorious Max Apollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.