PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 119 p4p, 243 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 10 p4p, 20 weight class). Big Mouth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bigmouth Strikes Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Apollo
vs
Big Mouth

168 cm
33
140
29 - 11 - 0

169 cm
33
144
33 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

NARCOS
© Trap House

Bondi MMA 🏝️
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
Big Mouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big Mouth throws out a powerful jab.
Big Mouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo 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.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Big Mouth avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot that sends Apollo's belly button to the back.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Big Mouth - just one landing.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Big Mouth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped Apollo's head back.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Big Mouth pushes Apollo away with a front kick.
Apollo throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Big Mouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth with a hook.
Big Mouth lands a jab-cross combination.
Big Mouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth with a nice cross.
Big Mouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Big Mouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apollo finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Mouth's head.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Mouth needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks the body kick.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Big Mouth's shoulder, as Big Mouth tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Big Mouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
Apollo throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Big Mouth misses its intended target.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Big Mouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Big Mouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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.
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Apollo swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Apollo really felt that one!
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth connects with a right hand. Apollo shakes it off.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Big Mouth off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Big Mouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big Mouth cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Big Mouth thinking.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth keeps Apollo at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo cracks Big Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth scores with a nice head shot.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Big Mouth moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
Apollo defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo stuns Big Mouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Mouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Big Mouth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Big Mouth throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Mouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Apollo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Big Mouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
A big left from Big Mouth misses.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Big Mouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Big Mouth 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 Big Mouth blocks the low kick.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo misses the jab.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Apollo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth blocks a jab.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Apollo.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.

Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Big Mouth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.

Big Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Apollo.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Big Mouth thows a body kick. Apollo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Big Mouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Big Mouth backs away, Apollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Apollo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Big Mouth.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo counters with a body kick that stops Big Mouth in his tracks momentarily.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Apollo throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Apollo misses
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.
Apollo throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth blocks a jab.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Mouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Big Mouth lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Big Mouth moves away from the strike by Apollo.
It seemed like Big Mouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Big Mouth swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasha Big Mouth.
I think Big Mouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!