PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eja Igwe (ranked 2284 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Blazej Maleszewski (ranked 160 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Igwe
vs
Maleszewski

177 cm
26
138
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
131
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eja Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blazej Maleszewski!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maleszewski misses with a body shot
and Igwe counters with a stiff right hand.
Maleszewski throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Maleszewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Maleszewski.

Igwe gets tackled into the cage by Maleszewski. Maleszewski maintains the clinch.
Maleszewski tries to pull guard but Igwe holds him up against the cage and eventually Maleszewski drops back down to his feet.
Maleszewski is trying to pull guard but Igwe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Igwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igwe tries to bum rush Maleszewski with a series of wild strikes but Maleszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maleszewski tries to land a leg kick but Igwe saw it coming and moves away.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maleszewski staying out of range there.
Maleszewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igwe.
Igwe ducks under a wild hook from Maleszewski.

Maleszewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maleszewski postures up in Igwe's guard and throws a big left but Igwe blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleszewski wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Maleszewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Igwe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maleszewski.
Maleszewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maleszewski landing with the ground and pound.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Maleszewski from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maleszewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maleszewski stopping the sweep attempt from Igwe.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maleszewski wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Igwe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maleszewski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maleszewski shoots in for a takedown but Igwe shows good takedown defense.
Eja Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blazej Maleszewski.
Igwe scores with a jab to the jaw.

Igwe cracks Maleszewski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maleszewski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Igwe finish him?

Maleszewski is rocked!
OH! Maleszewski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Igwe smells blood and charges in for the finish! Igwe unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Maleszewski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eja Igwe!