PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibasour Sershurrapal (ranked 836 p4p, 1131 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 74 p4p, 105 weight class). Sershurrapal comes to the cage accompanied by Smoking Snakes. Six Nine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sershurrapal
vs
Six Nine

175 cm
29
145
14 - 8 - 0

168 cm
29
141
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibasour Sershurrapal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Sershurrapal moves into range and clinches up with Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine pushes Sershurrapal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Sershurrapal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Six Nine is defending well.
Sershurrapal presses Six Nine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Six Nine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Sershurrapal sees coming a mile off.
Sershurrapal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sershurrapal. That did some damage!
Sershurrapal fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sershurrapal, as that shot connected.
Sershurrapal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Six Nine tries to get set, Sershurrapal tries to push him back and clinch up but Six Nine manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sershurrapal blocks a low kick nicely.
Sershurrapal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine misses with a right hand

and Sershurrapal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sershurrapal blocks the elbow strike.
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine digs a right hand into Sershurrapal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sershurrapal's gas tank.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sershurrapal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sershurrapal's defenses.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Six Nine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sershurrapal lands with a left to the head.

Six Nine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine walks into a jab.

Six Nine gets tackled into the cage by Sershurrapal. Sershurrapal maintains the clinch.

Six Nine breaks the clinch.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Six Nine circles away.
Six Nine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Six Nine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal lands a jab.

It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sershurrapal.
That kick from Six Nine tenderised Sershurrapal's leg. Sershurrapal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Six Nine lands a high kick!
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Sershurrapal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut lands for Six Nine . That snapped Sershurrapal's head back.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Sershurrapal's body.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Six Nine coming out on top.
Six Nine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sershurrapal dips to his left and cracks Six Nine with an uppercut!
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sershurrapal moves forwards but Six Nine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine feints a counter leg kick.
Six Nine slips a jab and a cross from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Six Nine connects with a right hand. Sershurrapal shakes it off.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Six Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Sershurrapal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Six Nine throws out a powerful jab.
Sershurrapal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine throws a hook but Sershurrapal avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
Sershurrapal digs a good body shot into Six Nine 's ribs.
Six Nine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six Nine slips a jab from Sershurrapal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Sershurrapal swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine is looking to slow Sershurrapal down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal wants to clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Sershurrapal lands with a straight right. Six Nine didn't see that one coming.
Sershurrapal walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Sershurrapal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sershurrapal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sershurrapal lands a head shot.
Sershurrapal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal looks to land a combination but Six Nine avoids it well.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Sershurrapal with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal lands with an overhand left.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Sershurrapal off balance momentarily.
Six Nine walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Six Nine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine connects with a nice looking jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Sershurrapal swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Sershurrapal was not able to check.
Six Nine throws a shot to the body.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine counters with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Six Nine is leaning against Sershurrapal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
A short right from Sershurrapal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Six Nine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Six Nine won't allow it.
Sershurrapal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Six Nine lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Six Nine works on Sershurrapal's body with a couple of short punches.

Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine cracks Sershurrapal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sershurrapal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine 's corner calls for a 1-2. Six Nine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sershurrapal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Six Nine - the referee stops the clock and Sershurrapal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Six Nine . Sershurrapal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sershurrapal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Six Nine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sershurrapal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sershurrapal sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sershurrapal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sershurrapal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six Nine .
A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Sershurrapal down.
Six Nine scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tekashi Six Nine .
I've got Six Nine 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
A victorious Tekashi Six Nine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.