PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 2617 p4p, 846 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 130 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Six Nine
vs
Apollo

168 cm
20
141
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
140
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tekashi Six Nine !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six Nine slips a straight right by Apollo.
Six Nine misses with a left hand
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six Nine doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with an inside leg kick.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Six Nine tries to clinch up.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apollo moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Six Nine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Six Nine 's head but Six Nine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apollo swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Six Nine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apollo misses the body punch
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Six Nine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo moves to clinch but Six Nine breaks away
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Six Nine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Apollo wants to counter with a clinch but Six Nine pushes him away.

Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to stall but Apollo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Six Nine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Six Nine smiles and moves away.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Six Nine misses with a low kick.

Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Six Nine is looking to control Apollo's arms but Apollo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Six Nine has his back to the cage.
Six Nine effectively controlling the action here.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine gets through Apollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Six Nine smiles and moves away.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Apollo.
A big left from Six Nine misses.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine lands with a cross.
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a low kick, right behind Apollo 's knee.
Six Nine tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Six Nine misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo with a hook.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Six Nine seems unphased.

Apollo clinches up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Six Nine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Apollo tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Six Nine controls the action.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Six Nine walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Six Nine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Six Nine cracks a nice hook into Apollo's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Six Nine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollo tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Apollo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Six Nine .
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Six Nine 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Six Nine .
Still in the clinch, Six Nine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Six Nine 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Apollo manages to pull guard.
Six Nine wants to get up but he can't break Apollo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Six Nine is now in half guard.
Apollo trying to control but Six Nine postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Apollo keeping hold of Six Nine 's head, controlling as best he can.
Six Nine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Apollo.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Apollo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Six Nine lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Good shot there by Six Nine .
Six Nine delivers a nice body kick.
Six Nine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo misses with a double jab.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Six Nine doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Six Nine staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Six Nine jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Six Nine wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Six Nine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Six Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Six Nine slips under a jab.

Six Nine darts in and clinches Apollo up against the cage.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine slowing the pace effectively.
Apollo tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.

Apollo pulls guard.
Six Nine wants to stand but Apollo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Apollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Six Nine manages to get himself to full guard.

Apollo wants to pass the guard but Six Nine is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Six Nine keeps moving.
Apollo stops Six Nine from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Six Nine is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Six Nine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Apollo rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tekashi Six Nine did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Six Nine 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo wants to counter with a clinch but Six Nine pushes him away.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo with a hook.

Six Nine closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Six Nine pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Six Nine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Six Nine lands a hook that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo lands a nice uppercut.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Six Nine fails to land.
Six Nine scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Six Nine to keep the fight standing.
Six Nine is leaning against Apollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Six Nine holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Apollo pulls Six Nine into guard.
Six Nine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Six Nine tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control the position but Six Nine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Six Nine decides to stand and escape the position.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Six Nine circles away and keeps his distance.
Six Nine thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo digs a good body shot into Six Nine 's ribs.
Apollo misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Six Nine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Apollo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apollo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Six Nine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.
Six Nine wants to stand but Apollo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine tries to clinch up but Apollo circles away and keeps his distance.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six Nine defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine misses with a jab to the body
and Apollo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Six Nine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apollo checks it well.
A jab lands there for Apollo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollo.
Six Nine throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Apollo misses the jab.

Six Nine forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Six Nine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Six Nine looking to slow down the pace here.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Six Nine taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Six Nine tries to tie him up.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Six Nine 's ribcage. Six Nine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Six Nine walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Six Nine misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Six Nine misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Six Nine 's head back.
Six Nine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine throws out a powerful jab.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Six Nine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Six Nine tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.

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 Tekashi Six Nine .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Six Nine , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Tekashi Six Nine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.