PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 15 p4p, 101 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Albatross
vs
Apollo

170 cm
29
140
26 - 5 - 0

168 cm
32
140
27 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.