Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Helix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apollo duly obliges.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Helix misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo tries a body shot but Helix blocks it.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Helix lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo is leaning against Helix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Helix avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage. #BC#
Apollo manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Helix misses the target.
Helix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
Helix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo lands with a hook. Helix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helix fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.
Helix dips to his left and cracks Apollo with an uppercut!#T2#
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Helix. Beautiful body shot.
Helix throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Helix misses with a looping right.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo throws a nice head kick!
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.#T3#
Helix misses with a body punch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.#CL#
Apollo forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo pushes Helix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helix blocking some punches.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to work over Helix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo cracks Helix with a nice body shot.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helix blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apollo staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Helix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
A short left from Apollo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix lands with a light punch inside.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Helix's body.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Helix misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Apollo.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
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!
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Helix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helixs head.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo misses with some punches. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands. #BC#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
Apollo cracks Helix with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Helix.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Helix dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Helix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helix thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Helix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Apollo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Apollo sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Apollo tries to roll over but Helix keeps him under control.
Apollo is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.
Apollo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Helix.
Apollo taking some punishment here, with Helix in his half guard.
Helix thows a huge punch but Apollo dodges it nicely.
Apollo is not content to let Helix control the position.
Helix working the head and body with strikes.
Apollo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helix throwing shots but Apollo is blocking nicely.
Apollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apollo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Apollo trying to control the action but Helix is working from the bottom.
Apollo is really struggling to control Helix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helix drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helix throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Helix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Apollo slips a straight right by Helix.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo lands a high kick!
Apollo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apollo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollo wants it to stay on the feet.
Helix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
As Helix backs away, Apollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo scores with a body shot.
Helix shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Apollo.
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helix.
Good standup being displayed there by Apollo as he connects with a hook.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo scores with a jab to the body.
Helix throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Helix.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Helix blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apollo but Apollo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.#T2#
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helix under the eye.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Helix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.#TD2#
Helix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helix manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Apollo trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Helix keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helix controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Apollo tries to work over Femme's front leg with a kick but Femme checks it.
Femme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Femme's leg but Femme calmly moves out of range.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Femme.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme scores with a body shot.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Apollo takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Apollo throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo. #T1#
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Femme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Femme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Femme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apollo gets back to half guard.
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.
Femme performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Femme is controlling well. #T2#
Femme controlling the action here.
Apollo trying to control here.
Femme looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Femme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Femme.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femme just manages to avoid it.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Femme. Femme maintains the clinch.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Femme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme lands a left hand.
Apollo cracks Femme with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Femme's elbow.
Apollo presses Femme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Femme throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Femme swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Femme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme keeps the fight on the outside.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Femme.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Femme defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Femme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Femme keeps it at a distance.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Femme drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Femme scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Femme is avoiding it.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme slips a straight right by Apollo.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Femme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Femme misses.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Apollo blocks a jab.
Femme swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo jabs at Femme's body.
Apollo thumps Femme with a low kick.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Femme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme blocks a jab.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Femme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Femme to score with a decent uppercut.
Femme misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Femme clinches up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Femme blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Femme lands a right hand.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Femme controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Femme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Femme lands a hook that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Femme. #BC2#
Femme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Femme lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Apollo is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Violent Femme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Apollo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Femme fails with the takedown.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Femme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Femme keeps it at a distance.
Apollo tries to clinch but Femme is having none of it.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme lands a head shot.
Femme scores with the left hand. Apollo knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme connects with a single shot there.
Apollo is looking to clinch. #T1#
Femme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Apollo misses its target.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo misses the jab.
Femme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apollo slips a straight right by Femme.
Apollo takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Femme cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Femme's body. Femme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2##TD2#
Femme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Femme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo being controlled for a moment.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Femme trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Femme controlling from side mount.
Femme's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Apollo tries to buck Femme off but Femme is having none of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apollo wants to control but Femme postures up.
Apollo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apollo being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Apollo off the cage and back into range.
Femme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Femme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apollo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Apollo gets caught napping as Femme dives in and scores a takedown. Apollo manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Femme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

Event: C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Apollo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo throws a nice head kick!
Apollo punishes Corassa's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo scores with a jab.
Corassa walks into a jab.
Corassa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Apollo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Corassa circles away.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
A shot to the body from Apollo misses
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.
Apollo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Apollo 's knee. #T2#
Apollo throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corassa checks a leg kick.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo tries to land a body kick
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Apollo misses
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apollo lands a high kick!
A leg kick checked by Corassa.
Corassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick.
Corassa blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Corassa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Corassa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corassa's elbow.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
A short right from Corassa. #BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch.
Apollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apollo misses with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apollo thows a body kick. Corassa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Corassa needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Corassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corassa blocks a low kick nicely.
Corassa jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo misses with a double jab
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Apollo misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Corassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corassa under the eye.#CL#
Apollo pushes Corassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Apollo working aggressively here. #T2#
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corassa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Corassa lands with a left to the head.
Corassa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Corassa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Apollo misses with a body punch
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo looks to clinch
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Apollo decides to pull guard. #T4#
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Corassa is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Corassa preventing the sweep.
Corassa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corassa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corassa postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Apollo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corassa is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.#T1#
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
Corassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corassa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corassa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo tries to score with a low kick but Corassa moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo scores with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa working aggressively here.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo scores with a leg kick. #T3##CL#
Apollo takes the fight into the clinch.
Apollo tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Corassa holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo gets through Corassa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Corassa pushes Apollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
A head punch on the inside from Corassa fails to land.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Corassa misses with some punches. #T4#
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Corassa's head.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corassa.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Apollo checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
A very excited looking Lindsay Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C265: Tosen vs Myers II
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Six Nine 's leg but Six Nine calmly moves out of range.
Six Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Six Nine under the eye.
Six Nine connects with the punch.
Six Nine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Six Nine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Six Nine back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment.
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.
Six Nine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Six Nine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Six Nine tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Six Nine throws an elbow but misses.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Six Nine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six Nine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Six Nine catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Six Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Six Nine .
Six Nine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apollo checks a low kick from Six Nine .
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Six Nine misses.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine blocks a leg kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Six Nine misses
and Apollo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Six Nine really felt that one!#T3#
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Apollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Six Nine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Six Nine lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Apollo gets control of Six Nine 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Apollo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.#SUB#
Apollo has his feet on Six Nine 's thighs here. He's pushed Six Nine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Six Nine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lindsay Apollo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Mendoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Mendoza feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollo to keep the fight standing.
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.
Mendoza is trying to push Apollo away but Apollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollo is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Apollo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.#CL#
Apollo forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling the position.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Mendoza jumps guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.#T2#
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Mendoza jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Apollo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow. #T3##TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Apollo is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza looking to control. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily. #SUB2#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Apollo counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Apollo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo advances to half guard.
Mendoza is controlling Apollo's trapped leg to prevent Apollo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Apollo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Apollo looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Mendoza is squirming around nicely.
Apollo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo controlling the position easily from mount.
Apollo tries to take his opponent's back but Mendoza turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Lindsay Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Apollo pulls Mendoza in to control the position. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Apollo has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Apollo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Apollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard. #REVB#
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.#R3#
Mendoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
A low kick lands for Apollo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mendoza jabs at Apollo's body.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes one to the chin there.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Apollo takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Apollo.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apollo walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Apollo sprawls well.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.#CL#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C255: Albatross vs Apollo IV
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albatross is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Apollo is looking to chop away at Albatross's legs.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Apollo seems unphased.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Apollo throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range. #T1#
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albatross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs. #CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Albatross's ribcage. Albatross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo has Albatross pressed against the cage, preventing Albatross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross. #BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Apollo throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Albatross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Albatross lands a nice shot that snaps Apollo's head back. #CL2#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Albatross against the cage.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Albatross - just one landing.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Apollo's body.#T3#
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Albatross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apollo feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
Apollo moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albatross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albatross scrambles back to his feet.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross 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.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross misses with a low kick.#T4#
Apollo digs a good body shot into Albatross's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Apollo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollo cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Albatross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Albatross lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Albatross down.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
A shot to the liver by Albatross. Beautiful body shot.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albatross on the side of the head.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo. #T2#
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Albatross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Albatross. Apollo shrugs it off though.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Albatross misses with a hook.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Apollo tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apollo slips a jab from Albatross.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Albatross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
A nice side step and Apollo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Apollo avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Apollo counters with a body kick.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Albatross misses.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Albatross finds it's way through Apollo's defenses.
Apollo tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.#T1#
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Albatross's defenses.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross with a nice cross.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Albatross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo slips a jab from Albatross.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Good leg kick by Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Apollo pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albatross defends well.#SUB2#
Apollo working for a triangle but Albatross defends it easily. #SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albatross defends it easily.#T3#
Albatross postures up. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Albatross defends easily.
Albatross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.#SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albatross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albatross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
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.
Albatross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lindsay Apollo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross thuds his right hand into Apollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Albatross is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Apollo misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Albatross scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Apollo throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Albatross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Albatross wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Albatross coming out on top.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apollo's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Albatross misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Albatross.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
That kick from Apollo tenderised Albatross's leg. Albatross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo slips a straight right by Albatross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Apollo down.
Albatross throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo checks a low kick from Albatross.#T4#
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Albatross's body.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Albatross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo scores with a one two! Albatross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Albatross tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross had his way with Lindsay Apollo in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Albatross blocks a leg kick.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Albatross tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Apollo jabs Albatross right on the nose. Albatross blinks but takes it well.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo checks a low kick from Albatross.
Apollo throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apollo just manages to avoid it.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Albatross thuds a left hand into Apollo's body.#CL2#
Apollo takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Albatross lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Apollo lands.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Albatross.
Albatross connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Apollo. That one must have hurt.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Albatross misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Albatross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts. #T4#
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Albatross cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Albatross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Apollo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albatross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Johnny Albatross, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C250: Albatross vs Apollo III
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Apollo wants to clinch.
Apollo slips a straight right by Albatross.
Apollo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Albatross checks it.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Apollo pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Albatross.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apollo misses with a body punch
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albatross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Albatross tries to move into range but Apollo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo jabs Albatross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Apollo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albatross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Apollo clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo keeps control of Albatross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albatross is leaning against Apollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Albatross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albatross is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Albatross misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo. #T3#
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Apollo avoided it.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Albatross lands a head shot.
Albatross scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a low kick, right behind Albatross 's knee.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apollo slips under a jab from Albatross.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross misses with a right hand
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Albatross thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross slips a jab from Apollo.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lindsay Apollo 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.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
As Apollo backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Albatross shrugs it off though.
Albatross checks a low kick from Apollo.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo works the jab nicely.
Albatross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Albatross blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Albatross - that will leave a mark!
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Albatross scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo thows a body kick. Albatross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apollo swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Albatross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Albatross is wise to it.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Albatross tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.#T3#
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo motions for Albatross to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross's corner calls for a 1-2. Albatross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albatross takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross checks a low kick from Apollo.
Apollo checks a low kick from Albatross.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
Albatross takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Apollo thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Albatross defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
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 Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Apollo moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Albatross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Albatross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Albatross moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Apollo connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albatross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Albatross misses with a hook.#T1#
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Albatross is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Apollo.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo's corner calls for a 1-2. Apollo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
Albatross punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Albatross really felt that one!
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.#T3#
A jab from Albatross misses.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Albatross looks to throw a body kick
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Albatross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Apollo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo tries a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lindsay Apollo just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Apollo is looking to slow Albatross down with leg kicks.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Albatross was not able to check. #CL2#
Apollo has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Albatross throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albatross is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Albatross moves out of range as Apollo strikes.#T1#
Apollo misses with the body kick
and Albatross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross blocks the body kick.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Albatross scores with a jab to the head.
Apollo checks a low kick from Albatross.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Albatross checks a low kick from Apollo.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Albatross misses.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
As Apollo backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Albatross is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apollo's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Albatross only half commits. #T4#
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
A bone on bone clash there as Apollo blocks the leg kick.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Albatross feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
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 Johnny Albatross 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Apollo misses with a leg kick.
Apollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Apollo seems unphased. #T1#
Albatross connects with a body shot.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apollo just manages to avoid it.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo swinging wildly here.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Albatross backing away here, and Apollo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Apollo scores with a jab.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Apollo avoided it.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
A head kick by Apollo misses
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Apollo scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Apollo with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross 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.
Apollo digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apollo's knee momentarily.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Albatross catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Apollo works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albatross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Johnny Albatross retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apollo has time to react.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Big Mouth.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Big Mouth scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Big Mouth tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Big Mouth off balance momentarily.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo misses with a jab to the body
and Big Mouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking. #T1#
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Big Mouth on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Big Mouth moved away.
Big Mouth throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Mouth throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Big Mouth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Apollo.
Apollo cracks Big Mouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Jab, jab by Apollo - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Big Mouth moved away.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Big Mouth moved away.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Apollo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Big Mouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Big Mouth takes one to the chin there.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Apollo tries to clinch there but Big Mouth circles away.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Big Mouth doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Big Mouth tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range. #CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
Big Mouth tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Big Mouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
Apollo keeps Big Mouth at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Big Mouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Mouth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Apollo misses its target.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Big Mouth circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Big Mouth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Big Mouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Apollo throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Big Mouth's sensitive parts.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Big Mouth scores with a nice strike.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo throws a lazy body kick
and Big Mouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Mouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth blocks the body kick.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1##CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Big Mouth manages to break the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a head kick.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Big Mouth as he connects with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth misses the jab.
Big Mouth lands a jab.
Big Mouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Apollo fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Big Mouth jumps back.
Big Mouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Big Mouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Mouth throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo slips under a jab from Big Mouth.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth fakes the leg kick and cracks Apollo in the body.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Mouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth 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.
Apollo dips to his left and cracks Big Mouth with an uppercut!
Big Mouth wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Apollo is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
Big Mouth working aggressively here. #T3#
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth gets through Apollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo. #TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Big Mouth to the mat. #SUB#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Big Mouth defends easily.
Big Mouth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Big Mouth trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Big Mouth pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Apollo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Big Mouth doesn't defend quickly enough and Apollo has managed to lock this one up! Can Big Mouth escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Apollo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Shakes throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Shakes walks into a left hand.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
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.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Shakes sees coming a mile off.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakes! But no joy.
Apollo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakes.
Shakes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Shakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Apollo avoids the elbow strike from Shakes, against the cage.
Apollo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Apollo takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shakes moves to clinch but Apollo breaks away
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Shakes clinches with his opponent.
Shakes tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakes cracks Apollo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
A body shot lands from Shakes.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes working aggressively here.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo working aggressively here. #T2##BC#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Shakes with a jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakes throws out the jab.
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shakes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shakes ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Shakes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Apollo darts in and clinches Shakes up against the cage.
Shakes 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 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakes cracks Apollo with a nice body shot.
Shakes missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakes uses from the top position.
Apollo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shakes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Shakes tries to stand and escape but Apollo is controlling the position.
Apollo is looking to control Shakes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apollo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Apollo trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakes wants to get back to his feet.
Shakes is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Shakes prevents Apollo from improving his position.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.
Apollo is looking to get back to full guard here but Shakes has managed to pass to side control instead.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apollo misses with a hook. Shakes ducked under it nicely.
Shakes with a jab.
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from Shakes.
Shakes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Shakes throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shakes throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shakes there.
Shakes swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakes on the side of the head. #T1#
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Shakes.
Shakes misses with a looping right.
Shakes throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo defending well as Shakes loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Shakes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shakes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Shakes's head back.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Shakes throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shakes instigates a clinch.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo misses with some punches. #T2#
Apollo working aggressively here. #BC#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Shakes slips under a jab.#CL2#
Shakes pushes Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shakes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Shakes misses with a body punch.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body. #T3#
Shakes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shakes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Apollo jumps guard but Shakes stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo. #BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A low kick lands for Apollo. #CL2#
Shakes moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakes has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Apollo gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakes misses with the head strike.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Shakes is rocked!
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakes 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 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Apollo.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Shakes misses.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body.
Apollo throws the kick towards the body but Shakes avoids it.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shakes throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Shakes in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Shakes throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Apollo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shakes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Shakes misses with a body punch
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Apollo.
A swing and a miss from Shakes.
Shakes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakes throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Shakes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes misses with a body punch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Apollo is working Shakes over against the cage.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Shakes seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Shakes dodges the punch combination from Apollo.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Shakes's leg. Shakes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shakes lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Shakes throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Marcus Shakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Shakes's defenses.
Shakes throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shakes throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.#T3#
Shakes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Shakes's head but Shakes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Shakes off the cage and back into range.
Shakes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Shakes in the body.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Shakes staying out of range there.
Shakes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shakes misses with a right hand
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Apollo pushes Shakes up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Apollo pulls Shakes into guard.
Apollo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Apollo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Marcus Shakes had this to say: 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.

Event: C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo lands with a hook. O Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but O Malley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Malley ducks right into an uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo lands a two punch combo.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Apollo cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Apollo with the inside leg kick. #T1#
O Malley takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Apollo throws a leg kick but O Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
Apollo moves to clinch but O Malley breaks away
and O Malley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo blocks a jab.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
O Malley throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and O Malley only half commits.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
O Malley cracks Apollo with a good jab.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Apollo misses its target.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Apollo thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
O Malley lands a head shot.#T3#
Apollo looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
O Malley cracks Apollo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for O Malley.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo walks into a stiff left hand from O Malley.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with a left and a right that stings O Malley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Malley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Malley is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
O Malley is trying to push Apollo away but Apollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but O Malley has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Apollo prevents O Malley from breaking the clinch.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Malley wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollo won't allow it.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling the position.
O Malley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a nice uppercut.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Malley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Malley prevents a body shot from Apollo. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo feints and then cracks O Malley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Malley down.
O Malley takes one to the chin there.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley slips under a jab.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Malley checks a leg kick.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
It appears Apollo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
A combination from O Malley does no damage.
A low kick lands for Apollo. #T1#
Apollo misses with a body shot
and O Malley counters with a series of strikes. Apollo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Apollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Malley cracks Apollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Apollo rushes O Malley and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Malley. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
O Malley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
O Malley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#T2#
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Malley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
O Malley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice body kick.
Apollo throws the kick towards the body but O Malley avoids it.
Apollo tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo lands with a hook. O Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
O Malley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Apollo if he has to take too many more of those.
O Malley connects with a crisp jab.
Apollo throws a leg kick but O Malley checks it.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with O Malley against the cage. #BC2#
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley jabs Apollo right on the nose. Apollo blinks but takes it well.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
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!
O Malley throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
O Malley with the inside leg kick. #T4#
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Malley with a hook.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice body kick.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
Apollo jabs O Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Malley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo scores with the left hand. O Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
O Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Malley connects with a single shot there.
Apollo thows a body kick. O Malley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apollo misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.#T1##CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Malleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Malley misses with a right hand
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
O Malley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and O Malley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo scores with a jab. O Malley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
O Malley misses with an uppercut
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
O Malley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sean O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley misses with a straight left.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo throws a lazy body kick
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
O Malley throws a lazy head kick
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
Apollo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
O Malley prevents a body shot from Apollo. #TD#
Apollo successfully pulls guard.
O Malley preventing the sweep.
O Malley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Malley defends it easily.#SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Malley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Malley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
O Malley postures up and lands a big shot to Apollo's brow.
Apollo is controlling O Malley's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Malley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Malley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but O Malley is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Malley with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Apollo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Albatross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Apollo feints a counter leg kick.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross lands a front kick.
Albatross cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Albatross.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
Albatross digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Albatross is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Apollo throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Apollo avoided it.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apollo.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Apollo slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Apollo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Albatross scores with a jab.
Albatross scores with a decent looking hook.
Albatross thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Albatross wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Apollo misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Albatross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albatross, as that shot connected.
Apollo swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Albatross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Albatross blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apollo slips a straight right by Albatross.
A nice side step and Apollo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albatross avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Apollo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Albatross has got the better of the exchanges.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
Albatross backing away here, and Apollo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Albatross misses.
And Apollo responds with a good body kick, but Albatross manages to step out the way in time.
Albatross takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Albatross punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Apollo throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Apollo only half commits.
Albatross lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Albatross checks a low kick from Apollo.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Apollo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Albatross is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Albatross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.#T3#
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo slips a straight right by Albatross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
A clash of legs there as Albatross blocks the low kick.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Albatross tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it. #T4#
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross throws a lazy body kick
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albatross's knee momentarily.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Jab by Albatross.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.
Albatross checks a low kick from Apollo.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross lands with a nice body punch.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Albatross misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Apollo throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albatross's knee momentarily.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Donk. Albatross catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target. #T2#
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo misses the jab.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
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!
Apollo takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Apollo's belly button to the back.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Albatross moves out of range easily.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Apollo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Albatross with a body shot.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albatross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Albatross is predictable there
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Apollo tries a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
It seemed like Apollo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Albatross.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Apollo checks a low kick from Albatross.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Albatross checks it.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses the body punch
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Albatross sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Albatross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Albatross motions for Apollo to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Albatross thows a body kick. Apollo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Albatross lands a jab to the head.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Apollo. #T2#
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.#T3#
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Albatross.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
As Apollo backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Apollo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross lands a right hook to the body.
Albatross cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Albatross misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Albatross misses.
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo misses with a leg kick.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross had his way with Lindsay Apollo in that round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross motions for Apollo to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Albatross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollo.
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo needs to keep his hands up - Albatross had a free shot at his head there.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Albatross's head.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross strikes.#T2#
Albatross blocks the body kick.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo scores with the left hand. Albatross knows he should have avoided that one.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross lands a right hook to the body.
Albatross catches Apollo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Apollo tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apollo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Apollo takes a step back to recover.
Apollo swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Apollo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Albatross lands a body shot.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Apollo's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albatross 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Johnny Albatross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
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.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hull clinches up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hull tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it. #T1#
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.#BC#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Apollo throws a lazy body kick
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand.
Hull slips under a jab from Apollo.
Hull looks to clinch
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Hull's shoulder, as Hull tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hull.
A big right from Apollo misses. #T2##CL2#
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Hull jumps guard and drags Apollo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hull controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself. #SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
Hull is trying to keep Apollo in close. #SUB2#
Hull has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hull in his tracks.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Hull off balance momentarily.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hull clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hull drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo with a jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Hull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hull moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
A nice side step and Hull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Hull has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
Apollo digs a right hand into Hull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hull's gas tank.
Apollo tries to work over Hull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Hull manages to pull guard.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hull pulls Apollo in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.#T3#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Hull is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hull! But no joy.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Hull moves out of range.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a leg kick but Hull saw it coming and moves away.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Hull rushes Apollo and presses him up against the cage.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apollo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hull.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo misses the jab.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Hull down.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Hull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hull or not.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
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. 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.#R3#
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hull. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Hull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lunges at Hull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hull's hand.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Apollo cracks Hull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Hull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Some bone on bone action there as Hull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Hull's belly button to the back.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hull moves away.
Hull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Hull moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Hull moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Hull manages to pull guard. #T3##SUB#
Apollo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hull controlling the position.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Hull gets full guard.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Jamie Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Big Mouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Big Mouth misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Apollo as he connects with a hook.
Apollo lands with a slapping head kick.
Big Mouth avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Big Mouth at a distance. #CL#
Apollo rushes Big Mouth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Apollo is working Big Mouth over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Big Mouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Apollo's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Apollo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Big Mouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Big Mouth's body.
Apollo misses with the combination.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Big Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Big Mouth throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Big Mouth stumbling back into the cage.
Apollo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Big Mouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Apollo lands with a nice combination. Big Mouth backs away looking to recover.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Big Mouth. That did some damage!
Big Mouth swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Big Mouth takes one to the chin there.
Apollo with a hook.#T4#
Apollo jabs Big Mouth right on the nose. Big Mouth blinks but takes it well.
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Big Mouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Big Mouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Big Mouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Big Mouth doesn't seem phased though.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo tries a low kick but Big Mouth avoids it.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Big Mouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Big Mouth tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Big Mouth's body. Big Mouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Apollo moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.#T1#
Big Mouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Big Mouth circles away.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Big Mouth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Apollo. That one must have hurt.
Big Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Big Mouth ducks right into an uppercut from Apollo.
Big Mouth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Mouth unleashes a big counter combination but Apollo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.#T2#
Big Mouth lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Jab from Apollo.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Big Mouth's head back. #CL#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big Mouth, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Mouth.
A left hand lands to the body for Big Mouth.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Big Mouth digs a right hand underneath Apollo's ribcage. Apollo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apollo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Big Mouth on the side of the head.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Big Mouth's leg. Big Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Apollo lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Big Mouth throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
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.
Big Mouth scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Apollo slams his shin into Big Mouth's torso.
Apollo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Big Mouth counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Mouth can do to turn this around?
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Mouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Apollo misses. #T1#
Apollo catches Big Mouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo motions for Big Mouth to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Big Mouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Big Mouth blocks a jab.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Big Mouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo tries to clinch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Apollo misses
and Big Mouth counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Yasha Big Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Big Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo looks to clinch
enabling Big Mouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth scores with a decent looking hook.
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Mouth walks into a left hand.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Mouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Big Mouth - just one landing.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Big Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Big Mouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollo - the referee stops the clock and Big Mouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollo. Big Mouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth takes one to the chin there.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Apollo tries to clinch but Big Mouth moves away
and Big Mouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Big Mouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off.
Big Mouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.#T4#
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Big Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Big Mouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Big Mouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo with a hook.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
A relieved looking Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Albatross lands a jab to the head.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Albatross.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albatross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albatross or not.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Albatross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Albatross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross. #BC#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Albatross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Albatross - that will leave a mark!
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albatross's head backwards.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
Apollo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected. #T4#
Apollo slips a jab from Albatross.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected.
Albatross throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Albatross with a hook.#CL2#
Apollo rushes Albatross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Apollo.
Albatross is trying to break free.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
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 Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albatross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
Apollo misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apollo.
Albatross is looking to land body kicks.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Albatross misses. #T1#
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Albatross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a nice body kick.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Albatross saw that one coming.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Albatross defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Albatross takes a step back to recover.
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!
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab. #T2#
Albatross throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
Albatross backing away here, and Apollo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Albatross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Apollo.
Albatross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albatross's sensitive parts.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks. #T3#
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross scores with a decent looking hook.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Apollo avoids it.
Albatross slips a straight right by Apollo.
Apollo throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo cracks Albatross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albatross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Apollo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Albatross. That one must have hurt.
Albatross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo scores with a jab to the head.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
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 Johnny Albatross 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.#R3#
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Albatross throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apollo just manages to avoid it.
Albatross tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a low kick, right behind Albatross 's knee.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Albatross throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albatross circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Albatross settles back down.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Albatross punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
A big left from Apollo misses. #T3#
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Albatross takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Albatross swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Apollo misses with a head kick.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Albatross staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick.
Albatross misses with a body shot. #T4#
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Apollo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albatross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Albatross.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo jabs at Albatross's body.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Apollo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Albatross lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lindsay Apollo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Apollo thows a leg kick but Albatross checks it
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apollo takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Apollo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo counters with a body kick.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
Apollo walks into a jab.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Apollo throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Albatross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
And Albatross counters with a quick kick to the body but Apollo blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Apollo throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Apollo tries to land a body kick
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Albatross works Apollo's body with a nice hook.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross jabs Apollo right on the nose. Apollo blinks but takes it well.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Apollo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross lands with a cross. #T3#
Apollo jabs at Albatross's body.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Apollo takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross lands with a kick to the temple. Apollo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Albatross throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo jumps guard but Albatross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Albatross's head.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4##BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Apollo tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Albatross slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Albatross scores with a kick to the body.
Apollo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Johnny Albatross 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!#R5#
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Apollo misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo thinks about the counter body kick.
Albatross scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albatross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Apollo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Albatross thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
Albatross misses the body punch
and Apollo counters with a solid body kick.
Albatross dips to his left and cracks Apollo with an uppercut!#CL2#
Albatross tries to keep at a distance but Apollo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Apollo didn't see that one coming.
Apollo misses with a double jab.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Apollo moves out of range as Albatross throws a body kick.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross lands a jab.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Apollo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
Apollo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apollo in his tracks.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Albatross with a body shot.
Apollo misses with a left hand
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Albatross takes a step back to recover.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albatross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crenshaw.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Apollo circles away and keeps his distance.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Crenshaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crenshaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apollo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crenshaw throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo misses the body punch
and Crenshaw counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Crenshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Crenshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards. #TD#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Apollo has control of Crenshaw's left arm, preventing Crenshaw from doing any damage.
Crenshaw won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crenshaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crenshaw wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crenshaw's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Crenshaw is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Crenshaw has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Crenshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Crenshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crenshaw trying to control the position here.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crenshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Crenshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Apollo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crenshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Crenshaw actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Crenshaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crenshaw is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crenshaw is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crenshaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo.
Apollo is pressing down on Crenshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crenshaw is holding on for now.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crenshaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw misses with a combination
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw. #T1#
Apollo cracks Crenshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Crenshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Crenshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Crenshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Crenshaw seems unphased.
Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apollo finds it's way round the side to connect with Crenshaw's head.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Jab by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Crenshaw stumbling back into the cage.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Apollo.#T3#
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Crenshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crenshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo lands a head kick!
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Crenshaw with a jab.
Crenshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Crenshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Crenshaw tries to counter with a clinch but Apollo shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Crenshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crenshaw missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Crenshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Crenshaw.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Apollo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Crenshaw controls his hands. #TD#
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.
Crenshaw trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing Crenshaw from standing up.
Crenshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crenshaw trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Crenshaw from controlling successfully.
Crenshaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crenshaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crenshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crenshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crenshaw tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apollo checks it well.
Crenshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Crunch! Apollo slams his shin into Crenshaw's torso.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo with a hook.
Crenshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Crenshaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.#T3#
Crenshaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Apollo's defenses. #BC#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo with a hook.
Crenshaw 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.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick from Crenshaw, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Crenshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw wants to clinch.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Apollo slips under a jab from Crenshaw.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Don Crenshaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.

Event: C200: Kahn vs Titus
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Shakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apollo circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollo stuns Shakes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
Apollo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Apollo throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo throws a hook but Shakes avoids it easily.
Apollo jabs Shakes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Apollo as he connects with a hook.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollo wants it to stay on the feet.
Apollo digs a good hook to Shakes's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakes.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
Shakes misses with a takedown
and Apollo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shakes looks winded!
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Shakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
A punch lands to the side of Shakes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a head kick but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apollo defends well and Shakes ends up having to push Apollo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Apollo misses the jab.
Shakes avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakes. That did some damage!
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Shakes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo lands a front kick.
Apollo takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Apollo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
Shakes walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Shakes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakes fails with the takedown
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Shakes's side.
Jab from Apollo.#T4#
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Apollo throws a series of strikes that have Shakes backpedaling.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Apollo sprawls well. He's pushed Shakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Shakes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Apollo.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
Apollo leaves Shakes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo throws a right hand that Shakes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakes also avoids with ease.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakes should have avoided that one.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes shoots in and drives through. Apollo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.#T1#
Shakes darts in looking for a takedown but Apollo gets double underhooks and turns Shakes into the cage.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo clobbers Shakes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Apollo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shakes.
Shakes fails to land the takedown.
Shakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apollo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Shakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo lands a head kick!
Apollo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shakes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shakes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakes with a poor takedown
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shakes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Apollo has got the better of the exchanges.
Apollo throws a push kick but Shakes slaps the foot to one side.
Shakes dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Apollo throws a head kick but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Shakes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo sizes up Shakes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Shakes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.#ROC#Shakes is rocked!
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakes can do to turn this around?
Shakes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apollo's waist but Apollo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shakes off to one side.
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Shakes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apollo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Shakes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Shakes's ribs.#T4#
Shakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo is looking to slow Shakes down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes fails with the takedown
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo lunges at Shakes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shakes's hand.
Apollo tests Shakes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shakes has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tests Shakes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Shakes shoots in looking for a takedown. Apollo tries to sprawl out of it but Shakes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Apollo lands a big head kick that sends Shakes to the canvas! Apollo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Apollo!
After winning the bout, Lindsay Apollo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Dixon staying out of range there.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon walks into a jab.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Apollo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apollo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollo is working Dixon over against the cage.
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Apollo, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Apollo against the cage but Apollo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.#T2#
Apollo jabs Dixon right on the nose. Dixon blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Apollo is trying to control but can't.
Dixon prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Apollo trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
Apollo is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Dixon is looking to stall here but Apollo recovers full guard.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Dixon advances position into side control!#T4#
Apollo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dixon off and has taken his back!
Apollo tries to get the hooks in deep but Dixon pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Apollo looking to break Dixon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dixon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Apollo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Apollo is looking for the choke from the back position but Dixon is controlling his hands well.
Dixon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Apollo looking to control.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Apollo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.
Apollo trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Apollo to the ground. Dixon is now in Apollo's guard.#T3#
Dixon wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Apollo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Apollo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo moves into full guard.
Dixon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
Apollo regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo is pressing down on Dixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Dixon advances to full mount. #SUB#
Dixon has control of Apollo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apollo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Apollo regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apollo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Apollo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apollo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dixon trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to get back to full guard here but Dixon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Apollo, who protects the arm well.
Dixon trying to control the position but Apollo is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
Dixon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Apollo controlling from the full mount.
Dixon tries to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Dixon can't escape the position.
Dixon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Apollo wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Apollo is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Dixon trying to control but Apollo postures up.
Dixon is pressing down on Apollo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon is trying to keep Apollo in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Morrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison thinks about countering with a body kick.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apollo just manages to avoid it.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo. #T1#
Apollo lands a jab.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison is trying to break free.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Morrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Apollo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Apollo has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo works Morrison's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison backing away here, and Apollo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Apollo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Donk. Apollo catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
Apollo scores with a kick to the body.
Apollo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Apollo's ribs.
Apollo tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.#T4#
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Lindsay Apollo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Apollo pushes Morrison away with a front kick.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lindsay Apollo's cut.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Apollo. That one must have hurt.
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo lands with a cross.
Morrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison slips a jab from Apollo.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Apollo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Apollo.
Apollo throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
Apollo misses with a body shot
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Apollo working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Apollo pushes a forearm under Morrison's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Morrison is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C184: McWrestler vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Apollo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crenshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Apollo.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Crenshaw didn't see that one coming.
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.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crenshaw misses with the body kick
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Crenshaw was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Apollo.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
Crenshaw throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Crenshaw misses with the body kick
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Crenshaw checks the leg kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Crenshaw keeps it at a distance.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Apollo motions for Crenshaw to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Crenshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Apollo does no damage. #CL#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crenshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw. #T2##BC2#
Crenshaw breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Crenshaw off balance momentarily.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Crenshaw blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Crenshaw throws a big counter head kick but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Crenshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Crenshaw works the jab nicely.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crenshaw throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Crenshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Apollo is looking for a counter combo.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Apollo throws the left hand but Crenshaw avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A shot to the body from Crenshaw misses
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo feints and then cracks Crenshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crenshaw down.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crenshaw's knee momentarily.
Crenshaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crenshaw lands a front kick.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Crenshaw wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Apollo misses its target.
A low kick lands for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Apollo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crenshaw can pounce on him.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crenshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Crenshaw shrugs it off though.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crenshaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crenshaw lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crenshaw momentarily.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Crenshaw's side.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Crenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Crenshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Crenshaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Apollo is wise to it.
Crenshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crenshaw scrambles back to his feet.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crenshaw throws out the jab.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw throws a fast counter high kick but Apollo manages to duck under it in time.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Crenshaw moved away.
Crenshaw misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crenshaw throws out the jab.
It looked like Apollo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Crenshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Crenshaw misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Crenshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Crenshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crenshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollo - the referee stops the clock and Crenshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollo. Crenshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
A lazy left from Crenshaw finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Crenshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apollo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crenshaw. Crenshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crenshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crenshaw misses the body punch
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Crenshaw blocks the low kick.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crenshaw. #T3#
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Crenshaw's body. Crenshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Crenshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crenshaw.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crenshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Crenshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Crenshaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Crenshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo. #T4#
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Crenshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crenshaw's head.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Crenshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crenshaw looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crenshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
Apollo stuns Crenshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crenshaw's sensitive parts.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Crenshaw didn't see that one coming.
Crenshaw misses with a head kick. #T1#
Crenshaw misses with a looping left.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Apollo misses with a jab to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo blocks a head kick by Crenshaw.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Crenshaw prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo avoids a wild elbow strike from Crenshaw.#BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crenshaw misses with a straight right.
Apollo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Apollo slips a jab and a cross from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo moves out of range as Crenshaw strikes.
A low kick from Crenshaw is predictable there
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Crenshaw misses with a leg kick
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crenshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Apollo.
It seemed like Crenshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crenshaw with a nice calf kick.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Crenshaw didn't see that one coming.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crenshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crenshaw throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crenshaw throws a lazy head kick
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Crenshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo tries to counter by clinching up but Crenshaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw misses the body punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.#T4#
A solid body kick from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crenshaw in his tracks.
Apollo throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Crenshaw misses.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Crenshaw avoided it.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crenshaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Crenshaw misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
A very excited looking Lindsay Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Don Crenshaw was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Apollo wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corassa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corassa scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corassa lands a slapping body shot.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa clobbers Apollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Corassa avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Apollo misses. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa slips under a jab from Apollo.
Corassa cracks Apollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corassa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Corassa.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corassa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Corassa blocking some punches. #TD2#
Apollo jumps guard and drags Corassa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corassa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Apollo's guard.
Corassa controlling the pace.
Apollo is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Corassa seems content to control.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo trying to hold on to Corassa's head to control him but Corassa postures up.
Apollo moves into full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corassa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corassa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corassa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corassa preventing the sweep.
Corassa trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Corassa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Corassa clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corassa uses from the top position.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Corassa.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Corassa moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Corassa's head.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa works over Apollo's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Corassa throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Corassa drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Corassa avoids it this time.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo scores with a spinning back kick!
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Corassa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Apollo catches Corassa right on the button with a cross.
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!
Corassa digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
That kick from Corassa tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Corassa lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo lands a jab.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corassa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Corassa.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Corassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Apollo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.#T4#
Corassa avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Corassa takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Corassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eduardo Corassa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corassa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Corassa digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Corassa tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Corassa throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Corassa misses with a looping right.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Apollo throws a counter combo.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Corassa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Corassa.
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!
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Corassa's side.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Apollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Corassa is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Apollo feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Corassa forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo jumps guard but Corassa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Nice body punch from Corassa - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards. #T4#
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Corassa on the inside.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Corassa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eduardo Corassa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Corassa scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Apollo throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo cracks Corassa with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corassa tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jab, jab by Apollo - just one landing.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body.
Apollo is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Corassa tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.#CL#
Corassa moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corassa prevents a body shot from Apollo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Corassa lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Corassa has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corassa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollo.
Corassa slips under a jab from Apollo.#T4#
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Corassa swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Corassa. Corassa maintains the clinch.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Apollo jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
Corassa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Corassa is wise to it.#T1#
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo tries a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corassa on the side of the head.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Corassa there.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Corassa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
Apollo scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo motions for Corassa to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa should have avoided that one.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corassa's hands.
Corassa fakes the leg kick and cracks Apollo in the body.
Corassa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Corassa clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corassa just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Apollo presses Corassa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Apollo.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Eduardo Corassa.
I think Corassa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Eduardo Corassa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Kvinchal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Apollo!#SUB2#
Kvinchal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kvinchal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apollo struggling a bit here.
Apollo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvinchal off and has taken his back!
Kvinchal trying to control but not successfully.
Apollo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T1#
Kvinchal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Apollo is not going to allow Kvinchal to sit and survive in this position.
Apollo keeps control of the position easily here as Kvinchal tries to buck him off.
Apollo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Apollo.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kvinchal tries to escape but Apollo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kvinchal trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kvinchal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Apollo.
Kvinchal trying to control the hands but Apollo won't let him.
Kvinchal is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Kvinchal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo controlling well, preventing Kvinchal from escaping the position.
Apollo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kvinchal is really stuck here. #T4#
Kvinchal prevents Apollo from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Kvinchal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Apollo looking for the choke from the back.
Kvinchal tries to escape but Apollo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Apollo doesn't have the hooks in and Kvinchal manages to turn into his guard.
Apollo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvinchal has passed into side control.
Kvinchal laying and praying for a moment but Apollo takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kvinchal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo connects with the punch.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Kvinchal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Kvinchal unleashes a big counter combination but Apollo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apollo throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kvinchal counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Kvinchal takes a little break here. Apollo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kvinchal. #T1#
Kvinchal throwing strikes but Apollo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Apollo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Apollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Apollo being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kvinchal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Apollo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kvinchal.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Apollo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kvinchal tries to reverse the position but Apollo maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kvinchal is trying to reverse the position but instead Apollo has taken his back - oops!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Apollo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kvinchal tries to roll but Apollo sticks to his back.
Apollo controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Kvinchal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Kvinchal is out of range.
Apollo punishes Kvinchal's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Kvinchal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvinchal lands in his opponent's guard.
Apollo pulls Kvinchal in close to prevent any damage.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvinchal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is pulling down on Kvinchal's head. It's preventing any offense from Kvinchal, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo looking to control.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Lindsay Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kvinchal trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.
Kvinchal blocks the body kick.
Apollo feints and then cracks Kvinchal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kvinchal down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kvinchal or perhaps it was just good defense by Apollo, which made it look bad.
Kvinchal ducks right into an uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kvinchal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvinchal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvinchal shoots in looking for a takedown but Apollo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvinchal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apollo cracks a nice hook into Kvinchal's ribs.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kvinchal.#TD2#
Kvinchal looking to score a takedown here. Apollo is defending well but Kvinchal drives through and ends up in Apollo's guard.
Kvinchal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kvinchal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Kvinchal tries to pass.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kvinchal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kvinchal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Apollo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kvinchal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kvinchal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apollo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kvinchal, into his guard. #REVR#
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
A relieved looking Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Apollo throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Mendoza tries to land a body kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Apollo's guard.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo trying to control the position here.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head to control his posture.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza lands a jab to the nose.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza motions for Apollo to come forward. Mendoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Mendoza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
It appears Apollo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Apollo throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A cross from Apollo lands.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo lands a jab to Mendoza's midsection.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Mendoza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo drops his hands momentarily and Mendoza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Apollo defends it well.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Mendoza feints and as Apollo raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T4#
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a body kick that stops Mendoza in his tracks momentarily.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Apollo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Apollo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Mendoza is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Apollo.#CL#
Apollo forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Mendoza wants to sweep here but Apollo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza is looking to sweep but instead, Apollo has passed into half guard.
Apollo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza gets back to full guard.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Apollo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendoza wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Apollo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Apollo moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendoza wants the takedown. Apollo is fighting it off but Mendoza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Apollo's guard against the cage.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
Apollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB##T1#
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head to control his posture.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza distracts Apollo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo checks a low kick from Mendoza.#CL#
Apollo has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mendoza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.

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 Lindsay Apollo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Nice shot by Apollo.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Jurgensen Sanchez in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Apollo.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez settles back down.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo works the jab nicely.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Apollo keeps Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Apollo only half commits.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jurgensen Sanchez. That snapped Apollo's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jurgensen Sanchez, as that shot connected. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
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.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks for the body kick but Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Apollo lunges at Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jurgensen Sanchez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Apollo has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
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.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jurgensen Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Apollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Apollo's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target. #T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Apollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Apollo 's knee.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoided it.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Apollo backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apollo's hands.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Apollo slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jurgensen Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a push kick but Jurgensen Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target. #T2#
Apollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it well.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Apollo off the cage and back into range.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jurgensen Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps Apollo at a distance using the push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Apollo.#T4#
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left lands for Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jurgensen Sanchez thuds his right hand into Apollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
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.
Apollo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apollo has time to react.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.#T2#
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jurgensen Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Jurgensen Sanchez's leg but Jurgensen Sanchez calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Apollo.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo misses with a body shot. #T4#
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Jurgensen Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo tries to bum rush Jurgensen Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo punishes Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Apollo with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez. #T1#
Apollo moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo misses the jab.
No joy there for Apollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollo with a hook.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands the left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Apollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.#T3#
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Apollo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Apollo. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
I think Jurgensen Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it. #T1#
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo gets through Xiaodong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Apollo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xiaodong can turn it around.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Apollo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apollo pulls Xiaodong in to control the position.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiaodong's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Xiaodong.
Apollo trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Apollo is really struggling to control Xiaodong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiaodong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiaodong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apollo pushes down on Xiaodong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Xiaodong is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Xiaodong tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Xiaodong is defending well.
Xiaodong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apollo manages to move to mount! #SUB#
Apollo has hold of Xiaodong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xiaodong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apollo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xiaodong is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Apollo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Apollo postures up.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Xiaodong is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Apollo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Xiaodong has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Apollo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Apollo is looking to work his way around to Xiaodong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Xiaodong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Xiaodong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaodong moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target. #CL#
Apollo clinches up against the cage.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiaodong can do to turn this around?
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the head.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action. #T1#
Xiaodong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Xiaodong's ribcage. Xiaodong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaodong or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Xiaodong lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Apollo pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaodong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Apollo pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Apollo throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiaodong on the side of the head.
Xiaodong takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Apollo scores with a four punch combination!
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Apollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo catches Xiaodong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##CL#
Apollo darts in and clinches Xiaodong up against the cage.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo. #T2#
Xiaodong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo works on Xiaodong's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Apollo blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaodong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Xiaodong's head.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Xiaodong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Apollo blocking some punches. #TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Xiaodong to the mat.
Xiaodong content to stall in guard here.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Xiaodong is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Li Xiaodong just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaodong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Xiaodong scores with a decent looking hook.
Apollo keeps Xiaodong at a distance using the push kick.
Li Xiaodong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.#T1#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong scores with a leg kick.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaodong throws a shot to the body.
Xiaodong connects with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Xiaodong settles back down. #T2#
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiaodong lands with a straight right. Apollo didn't see that one coming.
Xiaodong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaodong.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.#T3#
Jab from Apollo.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo jumps guard but Xiaodong stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Li Xiaodong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo blocking some punches.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apollo's head backwards.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws a low kick but Xiaodong avoids it.
Xiaodong drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Xiaodong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body
and Xiaodong counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Xiaodong avoids them all with ease.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiaodong off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiaodong defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Xiaodong checks a low kick from Apollo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Xiaodong moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xiaodong manages to circle out of the way.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
Nice shot lands for Xiaodong.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Xiaodong misses with a hook
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaodong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiaodong lands with an uppercut that bounces Apollo off the cage and back into range.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Xiaodong punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Xiaodong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Xiaodong's leg but Xiaodong calmly moves out of range.
Xiaodong lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiaodong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiaodong takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaodong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong is having none of it.
Xiaodong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiaodong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollo stalks Xiaodong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xiaodong's face. Xiaodong staggers backwards, shaken.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Apollo up against the cage.#T4#
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong is working Apollo over against the cage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Xiaodong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Li Xiaodong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Lindsay Apollo.
I think Xiaodong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his featherweight title!
Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo slips a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.#CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch.
A short left from Apollo.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Mendoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apollo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
A short left from Apollo.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Apollo. #T3#
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo pushes Mendoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Apollo!
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apollo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Apollo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
Mendoza working away.
Apollo tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Mendoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily.
Apollo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2##SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Apollo passes Mendoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away. #T3#
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Mendoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendoza wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Mendoza keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mendoza with the active half guard here but Apollo passes nicely into side control.
Mendoza wants to control but Apollo postures up.#SUB2#
Apollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendoza!
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 Luiz Mendoza 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.#R3#
Apollo swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendoza looking to score a takedown here. Apollo is defending well but Mendoza drives through and ends up in Apollo's guard.
Mendoza distracts Apollo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apollo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.#T2#
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.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Mendoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Apollo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Apollo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Apollo is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apollo pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Apollo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendoza won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo. #T1#
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mendoza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendoza.
Apollo lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Mendoza's side.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Mendoza shrugs it off though.
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range. #CL2#
Apollo darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands a body punch. #TD#
Mendoza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Apollo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Apollo pulls Mendoza in close to prevent any damage.
Mendoza is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Ferkingstad 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 body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferkingstad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferkingstad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Ferkingstad lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Ferkingstad.
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!
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Apollo if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Ferkingstad misses.
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Ferkingstad's ribs.
Apollo slips under a jab.#T1#
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.
Ferkingstad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo connects with the punch.
Ferkingstad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferkingstad avoided it.
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target. #T2#
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferkingstad lands a really nice looking cross but Apollo seems unphased.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
As Ferkingstad looks to move away, Apollo throws a big counter combo but Ferkingstad just gets out of the way.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice strike.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferkingstad lands a jab to the head.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
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!
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Apollo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target. #CL2#
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo is working Ferkingstad over against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Ferkingstad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferkingstad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Apollo pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but Apollo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Ferkingstad was not able to check.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ferkingstad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Apollo.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Ferkingstad with a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferkingstad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Ferkingstad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferkingstad 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.
Apollo lands with a kick to the temple. Ferkingstad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad with a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Apollo. #T2#
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Ferkingstad sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Ferkingstad as he checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Apollo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollo is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Ferkingstad as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferkingstad's head.
Ferkingstad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.#T3#
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferkingstad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Apollo misses its target.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
Ferkingstad 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.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a two punch combo.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad stalks Apollo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apollo's face. Apollo staggers backwards, shaken.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.#T4#
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferkingstad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferkingstad 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.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferkingstad works Apollo's body with a nice hook.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Apollo misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferkingstad tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apollo scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ferkingstad blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Apollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ferkingstad takes a step back to recover.
Apollo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferkingstad circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Ferkingstad knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Ferkingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Nice cross by Apollo.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Apollo cracks Ferkingstad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Ferkingstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferkingstad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollo cracks Ferkingstad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferkingstad! But no joy.#T3#
Ferkingstad throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Apollo!
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferkingstad at a distance.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo is looking to chop away at Ferkingstad's legs.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Apollo.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the body
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
A leg kick checked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad walks into a left hand.
Apollo throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferkingstad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apollo won't be happy with that.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendoza advances nicely into full mount.
Apollo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendoza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mendoza manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Apollo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendoza with shots to the head and body - Apollo looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Mendoza working for a submission but Apollo is keeping him at bay.
Apollo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Mendoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is looking to get to half guard.
Mendoza cracks Apollo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apollo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendoza with a couple of short strikes.
Apollo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza passes to full mount!
Apollo wants to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.#T3#
Apollo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendoza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza wants to control but Apollo is keeping him busy.
Apollo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily. #T4#
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Mendoza postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apollo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.#TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat. #SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Apollo trying to control the position. #T2#
Mendoza throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendoza passes into half guard.
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mendoza slips a nice elbow through Apollo's hands, connecting with Apollo's forehead.
Apollo wants to control the action here but instead Mendoza manages to pass to full mount!
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Apollo is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza scoring with strikes but Apollo is staying in there.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Apollo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Apollo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendoza looking to control but Apollo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo tries to reverse the position but Mendoza maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Apollo pulls Mendoza into guard.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apollo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo trying to control the position. #T1#
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendoza, at least for the moment.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to keep Apollo in close.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Mendoza defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendoza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Apollo lands a front kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
I was talking to Apollo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendoza jumps guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.#CL#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Apollo scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch. #T3#
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendoza passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo had his way with Luiz Mendoza in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo connects with a high kick.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Apollo throws a low kick but Mendoza moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza trying to control the position but Apollo is working away. #T1#
Apollo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Apollo, who protects the arm well.
Apollo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendoza has control of an arm but Apollo manages to advance to Mendoza's back!#SUB#
Apollo looking to break Mendoza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mendoza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Apollo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Apollo is trying to stick to Mendoza's back but Mendoza is turning into Apollo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Apollo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendoza.
Apollo controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza stands and throws Apollo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendoza 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza is the new featherweight champion!
Luiz Mendoza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Xiaodong lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target. #CL2#
Xiaodong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
I was talking to Apollo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaodong scores with a shot to the side of Apollo's head.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong - that landed with a thud.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Xiaodong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Apollo works on Xiaodong's body with a couple of short punches.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Apollo decides to pull guard.
Xiaodong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiaodong 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiaodong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xiaodong sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Xiaodong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from.
Apollo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiaodong controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xiaodong misses with a hook #CL#
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiaodong smiles and moves away.
Xiaodong misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Xiaodong.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Xiaodong trying to stall but Apollo improves his position.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Apollo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xiaodong can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong. #T4#
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo letting Xiaodong take a breather here.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands. #TD#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Xiaodong trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiaodong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Xiaodong is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiaodong circles away.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xiaodong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Xiaodong catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Xiaodong looks to clinch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollo misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Xiaodong's head back.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong blocks a low kick nicely.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Xiaodong off balance momentarily.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Xiaodong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaodong tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong wants to clinch.#T2#
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Xiaodong takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li Xiaodong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollo.
Apollo lands a body shot. #BC2#
Xiaodong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Xiaodong misses with a looping left.
Apollo throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiaodong finds it's way round the side to connect with Apollo's head.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Li Xiaodong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Xiaodong clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the head.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Xiaodong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaodong throws out the jab.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong darts in trying to clinch
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Xiaodong jumps back.
Xiaodong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiaodong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiaodong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiaodong's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiaodong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
Xiaodong throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiaodong misses with a few strikes there.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Xiaodong is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xiaodong's knee momentarily.
Xiaodong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Xiaodong coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by Apollo!
Nice shot lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo thumps Xiaodong with a low kick.#T2#
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo moves out of range as Xiaodong strikes.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiaodong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiaodong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Xiaodong gets a clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong is trying to break free.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiaodong smiles and moves away. #T3#
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiaodong.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaodong is just out of range.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Xiaodong was not able to check. #CL2#
Xiaodong clinches up against the cage.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong lands a body shot. #T4#
Apollo is working Xiaodong over against the cage.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo. #TD#
Apollo decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiaodong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiaodong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xiaodong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Apollo is trying to control Xiaodong's posture but Xiaodong avoids it.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xiaodong working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Li Xiaodong!

Lindsay Apollo wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Lindsay Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad misses the shot to the body.
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferkingstad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Ferkingstad's leg. Ferkingstad is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferkingstad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Apollo cracks Ferkingstad with a nice body shot.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferkingstad's elbow.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Ferkingstad stalls.
Apollo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but instead, Apollo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferkingstad into the cage.
Ferkingstad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Apollo defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferkingstad takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Apollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Ferkingstad off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Ferkingstad blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ferkingstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad keeps Apollo at a distance using the push kick.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.#T3#
Ferkingstad defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo thumps Ferkingstad with a low kick.
Apollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Ferkingstad back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but instead, Apollo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferkingstad into the cage.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad stalling the fight.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Apollo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Come on Ferkingstad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
A head kick from Apollo lands but Ferkingstad takes it in his stride.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping left.
Ferkingstad misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ferkingstad wants to clinch.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apollo misses the jab.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferkingstad is looking to score with low kicks.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Apollo scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Apollo rushes Ferkingstad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad keeps control of Apollo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Ferkingstad decides to pull guard.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Apollo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Ferkingstad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Apollo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferkingstad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Apollo works to advance to full mount. Ferkingstad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Ferkingstad is looking to get to half guard.
Apollo looking to control but Ferkingstad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferkingstad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferkingstad is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position.
Apollo wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ferkingstad trying to get back to full guard but Apollo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferkingstad tries to improve his position but instead Apollo has taken his back!
Ferkingstad is in bad spot here.
Ferkingstad is working hard here to advance position.
Apollo is trying to stick to Ferkingstad's back but Ferkingstad is turning into Apollo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Apollo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferkingstad.
Apollo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apollo controlling Ferkingstad's posture. #T4#
Let's hope that Apollo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferkingstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferkingstad tries to move to mount but Apollo blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ferkingstad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Apollo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferkingstad but great work by Apollo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Apollo throws a shot to the body.
Apollo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Ferkingstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apollo throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Apollo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferkingstad tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Apollo blocks the low kick.
Ferkingstad tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Ferkingstad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo tests Ferkingstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ferkingstad lands a high kick!
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Apollo slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferkingstad cracks Apollo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad looks for the body kick but Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
And Ferkingstad counters with a quick kick to the body but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a low kick, right behind Apollo 's knee.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick. #T2#
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
A big right from Ferkingstad misses. #CL2#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferkingstad, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferkingstad taking a breather. #TD#
Ferkingstad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lindsay Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferkingstad is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apollo postures up. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Ferkingstad tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position.
Apollo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Apollo trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Apollo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ferkingstad can't escape the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo wants to take Ferkingstad's back here but Ferkingstad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ferkingstad sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Apollo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Apollo is continuing to stall.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Ferkingstad is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apollo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!

Lindsay Apollo wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Camara thuds his right hand into Apollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
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.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Camara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camara throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Apollo lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara connects with a leg kick.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camara.
Apollo slips a jab from Camara.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a looping right hand.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Camara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Apollo blocks it well.#T2#
Camara throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo connects with a body shot.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camara just manages to avoid it.
Apollo lands with a slapping head kick.
Apollo connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.
Camara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo checks a low kick from Camara.
Good shot there by Camara.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camara - that will leave a mark!
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Camara thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Camara lands but Apollo takes it in his stride.
Camara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a straight right. #T4#
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Camara throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.#CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Camara against the cage.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Apollo misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Camara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo blocks a head kick by Camara.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Apollo is looking to slow Camara down with leg kicks.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Camara's leg but Camara calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Camara.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Camara slips a straight right by Apollo.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Camara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara staying out of range there.#T1#
A cross from Apollo lands.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Camara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Camara keeps it at a distance.
Camara scores with a one two! Apollo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Camara jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Camara is predictable there #CL#
and Apollo counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Camara lands with a nice combination. Apollo backs away looking to recover.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Camara misses with a leg kick
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo clobbers Camara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Apollo darts in and clinches Camara up against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Camara tries to circle away but Apollo has him pinned against the cage.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Camara breaks from the clinch.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Camara throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Camara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Camara.
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara unleashes a big counter combination but Apollo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Camara.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camara checks it well.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camara throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo blocks the body kick. #CL#
Apollo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Camara's ribcage. Camara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdelrahman Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Apollo misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara looks to land a combination. Apollo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Apollo's corner calls for a 1-2. Apollo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apollo connects with a body shot.
Apollo blocks a head kick by Camara.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Apollo pulls guard effortlessly.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Apollo is trying to keep Camara in close.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Apollo there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Camara tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Apollo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camara is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!

Lindsay Apollo wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Lindsay Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six Nine throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Six Nine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Apollo swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six Nine .
Good work by Six Nine as he checks the leg kick.
Six Nine needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Apollo.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Six Nine off the cage and back into range.
Apollo slips a jab from Six Nine .
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Six Nine in the body.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six Nine is looking to counter punch.
Apollo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apollo wants to clinch.#T1#
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
Six Nine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Six Nine .
A big right from Apollo misses.
Six Nine is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Six Nine throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Six Nine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Six Nine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Six Nine circles away.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Six Nine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Six Nine . #T2#
Apollo slips a jab from Six Nine .
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Six Nine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo lands a nice looking body shot.
Six Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Six Nine swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Six Nine blocks a low kick nicely.
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Apollo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Apollo down.
Six Nine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apollo wants to slow Six Nine down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Six Nine looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Apollo misses with a double jab.
Apollo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Apollo moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Six Nine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo cracks Six Nine with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Six Nine .
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Six Nine avoids it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo tries to counter with a clinch but Six Nine shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Six Nine throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Six Nine sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Six Nine avoids it this time.
Six Nine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Six Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Six Nine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
A short right from Apollo.
Six Nine lands with a light punch inside.
Six Nine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Six Nine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
Six Nine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Six Nine 's elbow. #TD2#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Six Nine preventing the sweep.
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.
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.#R2#
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Apollo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine digs a right hand underneath Apollo's ribcage. Apollo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo pushes Six Nine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Six Nine has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Six Nine lands an elbow just above Apollo 's eye.
Six Nine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Six Nine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Six Nine fails to land.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Six Nine controls his hands.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Six Nine . #T1#
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Six Nine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Apollo jumps guard and drags Six Nine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Six Nine content to stall in guard here.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six Nine is one step ahead there. #T2#
Six Nine trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Six Nine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Six Nine wants to stand but Apollo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Six Nine is fighting to break Apollo's control of his arms but Apollo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Six Nine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Six Nine throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Crunch! Six Nine slams his shin into Apollo's torso.
Six Nine throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Six Nine keeps the fight on the outside.
Six Nine stalks Apollo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apollo's face. Apollo staggers backwards, shaken.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Apollo backs away, Six Nine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Six Nine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Six Nine connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.#T4#
Six Nine throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Apollo misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Six Nine .
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Six Nine is just out of range.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Six Nine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine takes one on the button.
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Six Nine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Six Nine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Six Nine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo jumps guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Apollo.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Six Nine .
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Six Nine manages to break the clinch.
Apollo swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Six Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Six Nine moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apollo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Six Nine doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Six Nine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
A jab from Six Nine finds it's way through Apollo's defenses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses the body punch
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Six Nine .
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine scores with a decent looking hook.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Six Nine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo throws a head kick that Six Nine semi-blocks.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Apollo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Six Nine misses with a wild combination.
Apollo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Six Nine misses with a straight left. #T3#
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Six Nine blocks a low kick nicely.
Six Nine throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Jab by Apollo.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
It looked like Six Nine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo jabs at Six Nine 's body.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Six Nine down.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Apollo.
Six Nine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Six Nine throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Six Nine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Six Nine wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Six Nine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Six Nine looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo pushes Six Nine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lindsay Apollo.
I think Six Nine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !

Tekashi Six Nine wins by unanimous decision!
Tekashi Six Nine thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apollo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apollo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Apollo to control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Apollo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apollo is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Apollo tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T3#
Gracie tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Apollo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Apollo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Apollo is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Apollo defends it. #T4#
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Apollo is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Apollo thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apollo's guard.
Apollo has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Apollo is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Apollo.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apollo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Apollo slips under a jab from Gracie.#T3#
Apollo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Apollo is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Apollo misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Apollo didn't expect that.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Apollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Apollo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Apollo in close. #T1##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully. #T2#
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 pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Apollo is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Apollo trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie gets through Apollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apollo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Apollo avoids it well and moves away.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Apollo is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Apollo circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renoa Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4##CL#
Gracie has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Apollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
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.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Apollo fights it but they end up in guard.
Apollo is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Apollo controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Apollo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Apollo moves into full guard. #T3#
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Gracie just content to control the position. #T4#
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie trying to control the position but Apollo is working away.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie had his way with Lindsay Apollo in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Apollo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Apollo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie slows the pace down.
Apollo regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Apollo!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Apollo is squirming around nicely.
Apollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Gracie tries to control but Apollo wriggling away. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apollo is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Apollo for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renoa Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!

Renoa Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
Renoa Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Renoa Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Six Nine lands with an overhand left.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Six Nine 's front leg but catches the back leg as Six Nine tries to avoid it.
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A big right from Six Nine misses.
Six Nine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Six Nine .
Apollo jabs at Six Nine 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Six Nine finds it's target.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Six Nine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six Nine throws a head kick that Apollo semi-blocks.
Six Nine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Six Nine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Six Nine throws a push kick but Apollo slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo lands a jab.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Six Nine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Six Nine throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six Nine works Apollo's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine throws an off balance right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Apollo catches Six Nine right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Six Nine . That snapped Apollo's head back.
Some wild striking there from Six Nine . #T2#
Six Nine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Six Nine throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Six Nine only half commits.
Six Nine throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Six Nine throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Apollo lands a jab to the head.
Apollo tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
Six Nine throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo is looking to wear down Six Nine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Apollo throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six Nine ! But no joy.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Six Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Six Nine 's body.
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!
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Apollo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Six Nine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo is looking to slow Six Nine down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Six Nine . Those never looked like landing.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Six Nine 's front leg but catches the back leg as Six Nine tries to avoid it.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Six Nine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Six Nine throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Six Nine only half commits.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Six Nine sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Six Nine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .
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.
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Six Nine misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Six Nine checks it.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
A big right from Six Nine misses.
A jab from Six Nine misses.
Six Nine jabs Apollo right on the nose. Apollo blinks but takes it well.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Six Nine blocks a jab.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo cracks Six Nine with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Apollo.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine throws a head punch that misses.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Six Nine cracks Apollo with a nice body shot.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Six Nine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Six Nine tries to circle away but Apollo has him pinned against the cage.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Six Nine smiles and moves away.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Apollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Six Nine blocks the body kick.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Six Nine throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Six Nine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Six Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Six Nine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Six Nine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Six Nine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo tries to counter by clinching up but Six Nine breaks away and moves out of range.
Six Nine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Six Nine is able to avoid easily.
Apollo wants to slow Six Nine down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Six Nine misses.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Six Nine misses with a kick to the body
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Six Nine 's head backwards.
Six Nine scores with a nice strike.
Apollo slips under a jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo scores with a nice right hand.
Six Nine lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Six Nine lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six Nine misses with a body punch
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Six Nine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Six Nine controls the action.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Six Nine 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Six Nine scores with a hook to the body.
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Six Nine s head.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Lindsay Apollo 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.#R3#
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Six Nine lands a head shot.
Apollo checks a leg kick. #CL#
Apollo darts in and clinches Six Nine up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Six Nine uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six Nine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six Nine is stalling in the full guard.
Apollo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Six Nine is now in half guard. #T1#
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
Six Nine wants to stand but Apollo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Apollo trying to control here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo moves into full guard.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Apollo is trying to keep Six Nine in close.
Apollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Six Nine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six Nine misses with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Six Nine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo slips a straight right by Six Nine .
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Six Nine circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Six Nine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Six Nine moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Six Nine throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with a right hand to the body.
Apollo defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Six Nine avoids a kick to the body.
Six Nine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Apollo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Apollo rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Six Nine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine lands with a short shot to the head.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Six Nine throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine misses with some punches. #TD#
Apollo jumps guard. #SUB#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Six Nine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lindsay Apollo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Six Nine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Six Nine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Six Nine tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Six Nine if he has to take too many more of those.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo lunges at Six Nine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Six Nine 's hand.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Six Nine '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. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Six Nine uses from the top position.
Six Nine stays in close to Apollo's body and controls the position.
Apollo working a defensive guard but Six Nine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Apollo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but Six Nine postures up. #SUB#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Six Nine not doing much here.
Apollo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Six Nine content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Six Nine is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Six Nine pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo looking to control but Six Nine passes into half guard. #SU2#
Six Nine escapes and gets back to his feet.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Six Nine 's defenses.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Six Nine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Six Nine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Six Nine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Six Nine throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Six Nine avoided it.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine throws a head kick that Apollo semi-blocks.
Six Nine throws a body kick that misses.
Six Nine lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Six Nine connects with an inside leg kick.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Six Nine .
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Apollo tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Apollo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Six Nine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Six Nine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Six Nine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Six Nine misses.
A left and a right from Six Nine both land. Nice combination.
Apollo tries to clinch up but Six Nine circles away and keeps his distance.
Six Nine thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine misses the jab.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Six Nine avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Six Nine misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine lands with an overhand left.
Six Nine looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine misses with a kick to the body
and Apollo counters with a big head kick but Six Nine shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Six Nine , as that shot connected.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apollo with a nice cross.
Six Nine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Six Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Apollo misses.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Six Nine 's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Six Nine . That snapped Apollo's head back.
Six Nine digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.#T2#
Apollo throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six Nine throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo lands a jab to the head.
Six Nine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo tries to work over Six Nine 's front leg with a kick but Six Nine checks it.
Six Nine throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Apollo blocks the low kick.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Six Nine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Six Nine pushes him off.
Six Nine 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Six Nine misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Six Nine circles away.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Six Nine scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo throws out a leg kick but Six Nine moves out of range and Apollo only half commits.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.#CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Six Nine in a clinch. #T4#
Apollo blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Apollo lands a right hand.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Six Nine .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollo won't allow it.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Six Nine controls the action.
Six Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
Six Nine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Apollo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tekashi Six Nine .
I think Six Nine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !

Tekashi Six Nine wins by unanimous decision!
Tekashi Six Nine is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Xiaodong's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiaodong slips a jab and a cross from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo jabs Xiaodong right on the nose. Xiaodong blinks but takes it well.
Apollo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiaodong momentarily.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the body
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiaodong counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaodong moves out of range easily.
Apollo throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Xiaodong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range. #CL2#
Xiaodong gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Xiaodong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaodong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiaodong blocks the body kick.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Xiaodong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him. #CL2#
Xiaodong gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside. #BC#
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Apollo.
Apollo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiaodong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Apollo has Xiaodong up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaodong tries to circle away but Apollo has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiaodong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Apollo can turn it around.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong trying to control the position but instead, Apollo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaodong into the cage.#BC#
Xiaodong breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Apollo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Xiaodong scores with a four punch combination!
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Xiaodong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo with a hook.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a good jab.
Jab by Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.#T1#
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaodong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xiaodong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiaodong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo misses with a straight left. #T2#
A punch combination from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaodong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiaodong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaodong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Xiaodong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Xiaodong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Xiaodong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.#T4#
Apollo tests Xiaodong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Apollo keeps control of Xiaodong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiaodong on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Xiaodong avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Xiaodong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Xiaodong lands a jab to the head.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong throws a combination that misses
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Xiaodong blocks the body kick.
Xiaodong slips under a jab.
Xiaodong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Apollo throws a head kick but Xiaodong moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xiaodong really felt that one!
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Xiaodong counter with a right hand.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiaodong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaodong tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Xiaodong.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Apollo rushes Xiaodong and presses him up against the cage.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apollo lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaodong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiaodong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xiaodong swinging wildly here. #T1#
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiaodong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo wants to slow Xiaodong down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Xiaodong saw that one coming.
Xiaodong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiaodong throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Apollo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiaodong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Xiaodong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiaodong checks a leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Xiaodong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiaodong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiaodong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Apollo clinches up with Xiaodong and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Xiaodong slowing the pace effectively.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Apollo pulls Xiaodong into guard. #T4#
Apollo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xiaodong is now in half guard.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xiaodong wants to get back to his feet.
Xiaodong prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping busy.
Apollo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Apollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Apollo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Xiaodong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Xiaodong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Xiaodong's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiaodong tries to avoid it.
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Apollo slips under a jab.#T1#
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo dips to his left and cracks Xiaodong with an uppercut!
Xiaodong throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li Xiaodong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaodong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot that snaps Apollo's head back.
Xiaodong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Xiaodong. #T3#
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo wants to counter with a clinch but Xiaodong pushes him away.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiaodong lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Xiaodong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apollo.
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apollo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!

Lindsay Apollo wins by unanimous decision!
Lindsay Apollo is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Slinger is working for takedown but Apollo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
A short right from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apollo down to the mat. Apollo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Slinger's head back.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T2#
Apollo tries to clinch but Slinger moves away #TD2#
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo has control of Slinger's left arm, preventing Slinger from doing any damage.
Slinger is in close to Apollo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Slinger postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Apollo controlling Slinger's posture.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Apollo gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo with a hook.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
Apollo misses the jab.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apollo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo thumps Slinger with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Apollo.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apollo won't be happy with that.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Apollo tries to bench press Slinger off him but Slinger keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slinger laying and praying for a moment but Apollo takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slinger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slinger's back!
Apollo is looking to control Slinger but Slinger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
Apollo working for the choke.
Slinger can't escape the position.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Slinger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Apollo's guard. Nice work there by Slinger.
Slinger trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Slinger postures up.
Apollo pulls Slinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Slinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Slinger is proving a slippery customer.
Slinger is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throws a strike but Apollo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Apollo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slinger trying to control from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slinger wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo looking to control but Slinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Apollo fails to move to back control.
Slinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Apollo has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Lindsay Apollo 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.#R3#
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apollo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a good, hard body kick but Slinger shrugs it off.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Apollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apollo continues to drive forward.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Apollo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slinger thinking.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Apollo tries to score with a low kick but Slinger moves his leg out of the way.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo cracks Slinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slinger throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Apollo has wrist control.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Slinger wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Slinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.
Slinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Apollo trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo is trying to control. Slinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Apollo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slinger!
Apollo controlling his opponent.
Slinger stops Apollo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slinger flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Apollo wants to finish this one by submission but Slinger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apollo.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Slinger is squirming around nicely.
Apollo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Apollo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Apollo tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slinger defends it easily.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely. #T2#
Apollo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apollo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Slinger to take his back!#SUB#
Slinger is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Apollo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Slinger is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bilancia should have avoided that one.
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.
Bilancia needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilancia with a poor takedown
and Apollo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilancia manages to avoid it.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilancia manages to avoid it.
Bilancia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Bilancia is out of range.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Bilancia tries to counter it with a takedown but Apollo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilancia.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donato Bilancia.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Bilancia moved out of range.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A good leg kick by Apollo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilancia.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Bilancia tries to clinch up.
Apollo lands a jab.
Apollo thumps Bilancia with a low kick.
Apollo throws a hook but Bilancia avoids it easily.
Bilancia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilancia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilancia there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Apollo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bilancia to the ground! Apollo dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Bilancia is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Donato Bilancia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bilancia is still in real trouble! Can Apollo finish him?#T2##SUB#
Apollo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bilancia is defending well but eventually Apollo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bilancia has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer checks a low kick from Apollo.
Nice body kick from Apollo.
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercer misses with a right hand
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a spinning back kick!
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Apollo misses with the combination.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Nice shot by Apollo.
Apollo lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Mercer's side.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercer misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer looks to throw a body kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercer scores with a punch to the head.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercer is working Apollo over against the cage.
Apollo working aggressively here. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercer uses from the top position. #SUB#
Apollo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SU2#
Mercer stands and steps away. Apollo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer lands a slapping body shot.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mercer checks it.
Apollo tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer cracks Apollo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mercer.
It looked like Apollo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Apollo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercer takes a step back to recover.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercer's head.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
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!
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a head kick.
Mercer throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Mercer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Mercer misses with a double jab #CL#
and Apollo counters by clinching up.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Mercer trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer wants to stand and escape but instead Apollo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mercer wants to stand up but Apollo is controlling him. #SUB#
Apollo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mercer dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Apollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo works on Mercer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Mercer tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it. #T1#
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Mercer lands with a right to the head.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Mercer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer pushes Apollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo scores with a kick to the body.
Mercer is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Apollo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer misses with a left hand #CL#
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer lands a right hand.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo. #T3#
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries to break free but Mercer pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mercer stalls.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercer.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
Mercer is leaning against Apollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Mercer's ribcage. Mercer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mercer.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lindsay Apollo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Mercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Mercer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##CL2#
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Apollo pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer cracks Apollo with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Apollo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SU2#
Mercer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Apollo, up you get!
Mercer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Apollo throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apollo backs up against the cage.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercer misses with a head kick. #T3#
Apollo swinging wildly here.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo lands a jab.
Mercer swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Mercer - just one landing.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one.
Apollo connects with a body shot.#T4#
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apollo connects with a high kick.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo. #CL#
Apollo forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Mercer working aggressively here.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo lands a head kick. Mercer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
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 Mercer walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to clinch
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.#T1#
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch.
Apollo slips under a jab from Mercer.
Mercer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer misses with a left hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Mercer.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Mercer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Mercer wants to stall.
Mercer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mercer works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Mercer tries to tie him up.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer effectively controlling the action here.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercer.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Mercer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer won't allow it.
Bobby Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Mercer.
Well Apollo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not sure what I can say. I guess I underestimated him. I thought I had a pretty good camp. I know I'm better than this. Sorry.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Apollo throws a lazy head kick
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Apollo.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Silva's head back.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Apollo forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva misses with a hook.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Apollo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Apollo! #SUB2#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Apollo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Apollo clinches.
Silva misses with some punches. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva moves forwards but Apollo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Apollo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Apollo. That one must have hurt.
Silva misses with a looping left.#T2#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo's corner calls for a 1-2. Apollo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Apollo connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apollo is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollo.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Apollo blocking some punches. #T4#
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Apollo is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Apollo works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.#TD2#
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Apollo on his heels. He'll look to pass Apollo's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Apollo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Apollo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1##SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Apollo has mounted him!#T2##SUB#
Apollo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Apollo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Apollo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Apollo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Apollo is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Apollo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Apollo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Silva is looking to advance position but Apollo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Apollo looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it. #T3#
Apollo looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Apollo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Apollo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Apollo has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Lindsay Apollo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercer scrambles back to his feet.
Mercer throws a head kick that Apollo semi-blocks.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercer checks a low kick from Apollo.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.#T1#
Mercer scores with a one two! Apollo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Apollo.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercer doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Apollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Apollo tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mercer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but Apollo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
Mercer tries to clinch up
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercer's knee momentarily.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body. #T4##CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Apollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercer is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollo won't allow it.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apollo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but Apollo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercer misses with a hook
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer swinging wildly here. #T2##CL2#
Mercer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apollo, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but Apollo has the dominant position.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Mercer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo. #CL2#
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Mercer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Mercer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A jab from Mercer misses.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Apollo's head back.
Bobby Mercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Mercer misses.
Apollo scores with a jab.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercer circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer is looking for the big counter here.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercer in the body.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Apollo cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away. #CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercers head.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Mercer blocks it.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Apollo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Mercer down.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercer lands with a slapping head kick.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo counters with a series of strikes. Mercer will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Apollo clinches.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control. #TD#
Apollo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Mercer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo slips under a jab from Mercer.#T4#
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo sizes up Mercer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollo jumps guard but Mercer stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Apollo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A big right from Apollo misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercer scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Apollo misses
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Apollo backing up. Apollo nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo lands with a cross.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mercer clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Apollo blocking some punches. #T1#
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Mercer wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Apollo as the two fighters clinch.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage. #TD#
Apollo pulls Mercer into guard.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Mercer 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.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Apollo has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mercer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Apollo's closed guard. He's half up but Apollo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Apollo pivots and extends the arm, Mercer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Apollo! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'Well, I had to get that 1st one out of the way. I hope to be back here stronger than ever & put on a much better performance. Not much else to say, I need to learn & improve from this. '.

Event: KOF: Triple Crown II
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses the body punch
and Apollo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Apollo with a hook.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Apollo throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range. #KD#
Apollo lands a big uppercut and Turner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turner looks OK. Apollo waves Turner back to his feet!
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!
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apollo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Turner's jaw. Turner's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Apollo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new bantamweight champion!
Lindsay Apollo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Jesse Turner had this to say: 'fuck it'.

Event: KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Apollo lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Apollo lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a jab to the body.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
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!
Apollo throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner. #T1#
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apollo counters with a huge left! Turner is in big trouble! He's backing up but Apollo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turner from any more damage. A dominating finish by Apollo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jesse Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XVII
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Nice cross by Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph thinks about the counter body kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a big counter combination but Joseph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Joseph catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo lands a head shot.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Apollo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
It looks like Apollo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target. #T1#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Apollo there.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Apollo.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo misses with a right hand
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo slips a straight right by Joseph.
Apollo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo slips under a jab from Joseph.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollo - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollo. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
As Joseph looks to move away, Apollo throws a big counter combo but Joseph just gets out of the way.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Joseph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
A jab from Apollo misses.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. #T2#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph slips a straight right by Apollo.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Joseph throws a push kick but Apollo slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target. #T4#
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down.

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 Lindsay Apollo.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lindsay Apollo!
In his post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
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.#T1#
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 .#T2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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!#TD2#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #REVB#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL2#
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!#R4#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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!#TD2#
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. #T3#
Apollo wants to control the position but Six Nine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
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. #T4##CL#
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.#TD2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: KoF: IW Golden Claws X
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo connects with the punch.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Apollo catches Parker right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Apollo jabs at Parker's body.
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.#T4#
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo. #T1#
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Parker. #T2#
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target. #T3#
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
A head kick misses from Parker.
A jab from Parker misses. #T4#
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollo.#ROC2#Parker is rocked!
Parker walks into a left hand.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apollo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Parker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Apollo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Lindsay Apollo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KoF: IW Golden Claws VI
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dalenger doesn't seem phased though.
Dalenger tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Dalenger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dalenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Dalenger is rocked!
Apollo throws a pinpoint strike between Dalenger's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dalenger crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Apollo scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lindsay Apollo!
In his post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual
Date: Aug 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo misses with a jab to the body
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ashbourne Jr throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ashbourne Jr uses from the top position.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashbourne Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashbourne Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Ashbourne Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ashbourne Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is pulling down on Ashbourne Jr's head to control his posture.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashbourne Jr's guard. #REVB#
Ashbourne Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ashbourne Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Apollo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Apollo pushes down on Ashbourne Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Ashbourne Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a kimura here.
Apollo wants to control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashbourne Jr.
We've been told by Ashbourne Jr's head coaches at Ashbourne Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashbourne Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
Ashbourne Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Ashbourne Jr's shoulder, as Ashbourne Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Apollo misses.
It looked like Ashbourne Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Ashbourne Jr's head but Ashbourne Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo tests Ashbourne Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Apollo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ashbourne Jr manages to break the clinch.
Apollo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Apollo counters by clinching up.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo tries a body shot but Ashbourne Jr blocks it.
Ashbourne Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr taking a breather.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashbourne Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action. #T4#
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo. #TD2#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Ashbourne Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Apollo has his foot on Ashbourne Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ashbourne Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashbourne Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Ashbourne Jr is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ashbourne Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashbourne Jr throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashbourne Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apollo connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ashbourne Jr lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.#T2#
Apollo throws a body punch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to counter punch.
Apollo tries to clinch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Apollo cracks Ashbourne Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo tries to clinch but Ashbourne Jr is having none of it.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashbourne Jr digs a good hook to Apollo's body. #T3#
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Ashbourne Jr back into the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr misses with some punches.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Ashbourne Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashbourne Jr is trying to break free.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ashbourne Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ashbourne Jr blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apollo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ashbourne Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Apollo can turn it around.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashbourne Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ashbourne Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ashbourne Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashbourne Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Ashbourne Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.

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 Dave Ashbourne Jr.
Well Apollo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell your pop to send me some more cans.'.

Event: Ash Presents: Tyson vs. White
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tfrrdxxc dives in and grabs Apollo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Apollo pushes down on Tfrrdxxc's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Tfrrdxxc.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tfrrdxxc.
Tfrrdxxc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Apollo lands.
Tfrrdxxc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Apollo is fending him off so far but Tfrrdxxc persists. Nope, Apollo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tfrrdxxc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tfrrdxxc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tfrrdxxc ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tfrrdxxc moves away.
And Tfrrdxxc tries to counter it with a takedown but Apollo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tfrrdxxc dives in and grabs Apollo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Apollo pushes down on Tfrrdxxc's head and hops out.
Tfrrdxxc moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Tfrrdxxc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tfrrdxxc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
And Tfrrdxxc tries to counter it with a takedown but Apollo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tfrrdxxc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apollo scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Apollo.#ROC#Tfrrdxxc is rocked!
Apollo cracks Tfrrdxxc with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lindsay Apollo!

Event: BFC FN 1: Lehma vs. Schiff
Date: May 04, 2020

#R1#
Jay scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Lindsay Apollo has been cut.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Apollo.
Jay digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Jay connects with a looping right hand.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jay.#CUT#
It looks like Rubicon Jay has been cut.
Jay cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Jay throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Jay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apollo jabs at Jay's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo slips a straight right by Jay.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Jay slips under a jab from Apollo.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay takes one on the button.
Apollo misses the body punch
and Jay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jay lands a really nice looking cross but Apollo seems unphased.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jay moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Jay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rubicon Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 9:10
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubicon Jay!

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