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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eja Igwe (ranked 799 p4p, 305 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 68 p4p, 26 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eja Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross darts in and clinches Igwe up against the cage.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe trying to stall but Albatross improves his position.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Igwe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe stalling the fight.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Igwe down.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Albatross with a nice cross.
Albatross thumps Igwe with a low kick.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Igwe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Igwe blocks the body kick.
Albatross clobbers Igwe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross rushes Igwe and presses him up against the cage.
Albatross presses Igwe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Albatross gets through Igwe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Igwe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Igwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Albatross - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Igwe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Igwe tries to circle away but Albatross has him pinned against the cage.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Albatross slams his shin into Igwe's torso.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Albatross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Igwe's hands.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Albatross finds it's way through Igwe's defenses.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good exchange - Igwe coming out on top.
Albatross digs a good hook to Igwe's body.
Igwe misses with a head kick.
Albatross scores with a hook to the body. Igwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Igwe on the side of the head.
Albatross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Igwe takes a step back to recover.
Albatross works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Igwe misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albatross punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Igwe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Igwe throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Albatross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross lands a jab to Igwe's midsection.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Igwe doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
Albatross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back 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!
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
A short right from Albatross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Albatross.
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Albatross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Albatross.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Albatross rushes Igwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnny Albatross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Albatross digs a right hand into Igwe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Igwe's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Igwe looking to slow down the pace here.
Albatross works on Igwe's body with a couple of short punches.
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
Albatross scores with a jab. Igwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albatross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Igwe. That did some damage!
Albatross cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Igwe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igwe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Albatross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Igwe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albatross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Igwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Igwe 's knee.
Albatross tests Igwe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Igwe is rocked!
Albatross gets a clinch.
Oh Igwe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Albatross blocks a jab.
Eja Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igwe seems to have got his legs back now.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igwe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igwe moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Igwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross forces Igwe back against the cage and clinches.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross moves into the clinch successfully.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Albatross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Albatross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Albatross dips a shoulder and cracks Igwe with a mighty uppercut! Igwe falls back against the cage and Albatross unloads with a barrage of strikes! Igwe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Albatross screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
A relieved looking Johnny Albatross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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