PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Webb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Webb
vs
Apple

178 cm
35
145 lbs
31 - 14 - 2

150 cm
30
130 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Webb.
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.

Apple rushes Webb and presses him up against the cage.
Apple is trying to break free.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Apple has a couple of punches blocked by Webb.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Apple tries to circle away but Webb has him pinned against the cage.
Webb scores a nice knee to the body.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple tries to stall but Webb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Webb.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Webb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb tries to stall but Apple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Webb has Apple pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Apple wants a takedown.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb working Apple over with knees to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Webb tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Webb landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Webb.
Webb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Apple's defenses.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apple's face.
Apple jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple takes an elbow to the temple.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Webb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Apple wants to stall.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
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.

Webb moves into the clinch.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Apple throws an elbow but misses.
Apple taking a breather.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Nice body kick there by Webb.
Webb wants to clinch up but Apple keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Webb.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Apple gets tackled into the cage by Webb. Webb maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Webb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Apple keeps the fight on the outside.
Webb connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webb.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Webb, right into the meat.
Webb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Webb connects with a high kick.

Apple moves into the clinch.
Webb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Apple up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apple blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.

Apple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apple clinches.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Apple takes a knee to the side of the body.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Webb prevents Apple from breaking the clinch.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
Tyrone Webb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Webb with a knee to the head.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple is trying to break free.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Apple is blocking nicely.
Apple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webb is defending well for now.
Apple pushes off an throws an elbow but Webb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Webb controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webb misses with a knee strike.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Webb looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Webb throws an elbow but it misses.
Webb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Apple lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple fails to pull guard.
Webb missing with knees to the body.
Webb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Apple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webb tries to clinch up but Apple circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Webb misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.

Apple moves into the clinch.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Apple trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb landing knees to the head.
Apple avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Webb controls the action.
Webb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Webb.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Webb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webb to keep the fight standing.
Apple jumps guard but Webb stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyrone Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apple wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apple in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Webb lands a good knee to the midsection. Apple won't want to take too many of those.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apple jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple tries to work over Webb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Webb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Webb!